Nearly two weeks since its initial eruption, the Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula continues to be active. The gentle nature of the lava flows so far and the volcano’s proximity to the city of Reykjavik have allowed many hikers to make the trip to the site and witness the event up close. Here, a handful of recent images of visitors to Iceland’s newest volcano.
Up Close With Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall Volcano
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![People gather on a hillside overlooking an active lava flow.]()
Read moreHikers look at lava flows from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano in Geldingadalur on March 25, 2021, on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. #
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![An aerial view of the erupting volcano's cone]()
Read moreA view of the volcanic site on the Reykjanes Peninsula on March 21, 2021 #
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![Dozens of people walk in a broad valley at night.]()
Read moreSunday hikers walk through Geldingadalur valley, wearing headlights as they make their way to and from the eruption site on March 28, 2021. #
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![People get close to the lava flow.]()
Read morePeople get up close as lava flows from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano on March 23, 2021. #
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![Many people gather on a hillside to watch lava flowing.]()
Read morePeople watch as lava flows from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano on March 23, 2021. #
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![Many people gather to view the lava flow.]()
Read moreA man takes a selfie among other people in front of the lava field on March 28, 2021. #
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![A person tosses a banana into the lava flow.]()
Read moreA person tosses a banana (to the right of their elbow) into the lava flow on March 21, 2021. #
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![A person places hot dogs and buns on the hot-but-cooling lava flow, cooking them.]()
Read moreA man prepares hot dogs at the volcanic site on March 21, 2021. #
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![Small splashes of lava are seen above the volcano's cone.]()
Read moreLava erupts on March 23, 2021. #
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![Spectators gather on a hillside to watch the volcano erupt.]()
Read moreSpectators gather on a hillside to watch the volcano erupt as the sun sets on March 28, 2021. #
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![Hikers trek through harsh wind and snow.]()
Read moreHikers trek through harsh wind and snow to look at lava flows from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano on March 25, 2021. #
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![Many cars are parked alongside a remote road.]()
Read moreCars are parked on the roadside as people travel to the volcanic site on the Reykjanes Peninsula on March 26, 2021. #
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![A hiker takes a cellphone video of lava flows.]()
Read moreA hiker takes a cellphone video of lava flows on March 25, 2021. #
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Read moreThe red glow from lava flowing from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano rises behind the Bessastadir, the official residence of the president of Iceland, seen from the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, on March 23, 2021. #
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![People watch lava flowing at night.]()
Read moreLava flows at night in Geldingadalur on March 25, 2021. #
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![A person rides a bicycle near the erupting volcano.]()
Read morePeople arrive to watch the volcano eruption in Geldingadalur on March 26, 2021. #
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![A night view of the volcano.]()
Read moreLava flows in southwestern Iceland on March 29, 2021. #
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Read moreGlowing lava flows from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano on March 25, 2021. #
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![People gathered on a hillside watch as lava flows.]()
Read morePeople watch as lava flows on March 29, 2021. #
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![People gather near a lava flow at night.]()
Read morePeople gather near the volcano at night on March 24, 2021. #
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