Hundreds of hikers evacuate Icelandic volcano as new fissure opens Steam and lava spurt from 500m-long fissure, but no danger to life, officials say
Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 09:54 Updated: Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 10:02
March 23rd: Drone footage captures crowds flocking to witness lava pouring from a volcano that has erupted near Iceland s capital Reykjavik. Video: Reuters
The long-dormant volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland flared to life on March 20th after tens of thousands of earthquakes. Photograph: Icelandic Department of Civil Pr/AFP via Getty
Steam and lava have spurted from a new fissure at an Icelandic volcano that began erupting last month, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of hikers who had come to see the spectacle.
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As we bask in our long summer days filled with sunshine and light, spare a thought for the residents of Reykjavik, who currently get less than five hours of daylight each day.
Despite the darkness, winter is a tempting time to visit the Earth s northernmost capital city. With the colourful buildings of the city blanketed in snow, it s the best time of the year to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
And while this city basically on the other side of the planet is out of reach while travel restrictions remain, it s the perfect destination for a spot of mind travel.