Drone video shows charred landscape after volcanic eruption in Iceland
The latest eruption, which scientists say is the largest in years, began just before 8:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. EDT) on March 16 with little warning to those who remained in the area.
Watch: Aerial video shows power of volcanic eruption in Iceland
Dramatic video recorded from a helicopter shows the power of a volcano that erupted in Iceland last week. The incredible footage shows lava spewing from a large fissure that opened up when the eruption began.
GRINDAVIK, Iceland – A volcano in Iceland awoke for the fourth time in three months last weekend, and new videos are providing a glimpse into the sheer power of the eruption, as well as the charred landscape left behind after lava flows outside the seaside town of Grindavík.
The latest eruption, which scientists say is the largest in years, began just before 8:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. EDT) on March 16 with little warning to those who remained in the area.
This animated image comes from drone video recorded in Iceland after a volcano erupted for the fourth time in three months last weekend and shows a charred landscape.
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Grindavík had been evacuated before the first eruption in December, but Iceland’s popular tourist destination Blue Lagoon was open for business.
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Watch: Sirens wail at Iceland's Blue Lagoon as fourth volcanic eruption in 3 months begins
Tourists at Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon resort recorded video when a volcano in the area began to erupt for the fourth time in three months on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Sirens could be heard wailing in the background warning people to evacuate the area.
Sirens wailed and tourists were quickly evacuated from the travel hotspot once Saturday’s eruption began. Officials said Blue Lagoon would remain closed through at least Thursday because the eruption has still not stopped.
Lava scorches Iceland's landscape
Watch: Drone captures stunning video of charred landscape after volcanic eruption in Iceland
Incredible drone footage shows the charred landscape in Iceland after a volcano erupted for the fourth time in three months last weekend.
Dramatic drone video recorded on Monday showed a dark and barren landscape after lava spread out in all directions, burning everything in its path – including roads.
The video shows the solidified lava over a road, with flames still burning due to the immense heat that remained.
Steam can also be seen rising from the lava flows as the drone zooms over the area.
Scientists say that although the volcano continues to erupt, it has stabilized.