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Fagradalsfjall

The Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland. Experts say this eruption may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity, the last eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula dates back almost 800 years and lasted about 30 years. I took this image less than 48 hours after the eruption started.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: ILCE-7RM4
Copyright: © Timo Heinz