scientists but for trekkers and tourists. even in iceland a volatile mass of earthquakes and volcanos that sits on a fault line this is something special. a spectacle of fire and ice not seen in almost 200 years. as the island s fifth largest volcano erupted near one of its biggest glaciers spewing a mix of arc and steam almost a mile into the sky. at first fearing massive floods from melting ice, the government called a state of emergency, quickly evacuating hundreds of rural families including this 9-year-old girl. if there was a flood, i thought our animals would die, she said. i was a little afraid. but one week later, most icelanders have returned home. the lava still flowing but stable. the only flooding in sight, tourists trying to get a better view of a once-in-a-lifetime show. it s amazing. we would like to go even closer. i was really hoping every day something like that would happen.