Wrath of Hell - Eyjafjallajökull Eruption
Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
I went back last night to photograph the volcano. This time the sky
was much clearer (until late night) and the ash cloud went straight
south from the eruption which meant I could photograph it from the
side, not from behind like the day before.
The volcano was not constantly blowing ash, it came in bursts, big bursts. This time I could also clearly see the lava fountain that is the cause of all the Mayhem. I guess that the highest flames reached 1000m above the crater. It was just insane to watch this. This small image cant even come close to describe natures display of power. The mountain in foreground is just below 1700m high so you can just see how large those flames are.
I have been thinking is this volcano destructive or constructive? On short times scale it might be destructive, causing local damage and global problems. On a long time scale it is constructive as this island I live on with all its beautiful landscape has been created by volcanic activity.
NOTE: For travelers going to Iceland. The volcano is only affecting small part in south Iceland. Rest of the country is perfectly safe. Here in Reykjavík we wouldn´t even know that there is an eruption if it wasn´t for the news.
Comments and faves
kisee_, SigRa-, scott howse, Iriya, and 376 other people added this photo to their favorites.
SigRa- (26 months ago | reply)
Vá!! Glæsileg mynd.
scott howse (26 months ago | reply)
Mental!
jotahoyas (26 months ago | reply)
Beautiful pictures and excellent work.
Greetings from Spain.
Bkort photography (26 months ago | reply)
Glæsi!!
Iriya (26 months ago | reply)
Æðislega flott þessi!
© Salim Photography/ www.salimphoto.com (26 months ago | reply)
amazing
Andy Frazer (26 months ago | reply)
Wowee!
eyrunjonsd (26 months ago | reply)
geggjað!
Francis G. aka FG (26 months ago | reply)
Incredible!
Hrönn Thorarensen (NinnaK) (26 months ago | reply)
Magnað!!!
Paco Verdeguer (26 months ago | reply)
Extraordinaria!!!
IngaHel (26 months ago | reply)
Vá, mögnuð mynd.
Gunni Prests (26 months ago | reply)
Spurning að fara koma sér sem næst þessu og mynda sjálfur.
Flott mynd!
Onzth (26 months ago | reply)
Stórbrotið!
Ó.Guð (26 months ago | reply)
Magnað ! Engir smá kraftar þarna á ferð! Góð mynd !
Jacopo Penna (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Saledargento (Roberto Esposti) (26 months ago | reply)
Excellent work, congrats!
Eemo1873 (26 months ago | reply)
Wow - So this is what is causing all the problems? Fabulous shots!!
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Beauty Hunter (I decided to have an Identity) (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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MHDigital - Mark Harrop (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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The Neepster (26 months ago | reply)
Very good thoughts there - destructive yet constructive at the same time. Nice image.
sir_oko (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Dave Berryman (26 months ago | reply)
This has to be one of the most amazing photos of a volcano I have ever seen! Congrats on a great capture, we can't wait to see more.
labradordog (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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fredrikholm.se (26 months ago | reply)
Simply amazing!
Sergio Formoso (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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GREAT!
Gunnar Gestur (26 months ago | reply)
damn Örri ! Þessi er rosaleg !
Iceland Aurora (Photo Tours) (26 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
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Lukjonis (26 months ago | reply)
Unbelievable!!!!!!!!
elbelbelb2000 (26 months ago | reply)
Incredible.
Iceland Aurora (Photo Tours) (26 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
GlobeTrotter 2000 (26 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot ! Great !!
Blacklili (26 months ago | reply)
Incredible image!!
I am wishing to visit your country!!
© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (26 months ago | reply)
what a brilliant shot yet again... you really make the best out of the situation you've got there !! what a stunning capture !! I really wish I could come over to take a shot of it too... but that might be bit difficult right now..
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Kirpernicus (26 months ago | reply)
Wow, amazing series! Stay safe.
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hallgrg (26 months ago | reply)
Alveg bara biluð þessi!
J.Valldaura (26 months ago | reply)
Simply awesome!!!
Anna.Andres (26 months ago | reply)
Glæsileg mynd.
CelticRose55 (26 months ago | reply)
Yet another stunning shot, with really interesting commentary and thoughts.
Le***Refs *PHOTOGRAPHIE* (26 months ago | reply)
une merveille photographique!!
bravo!!
Linda Björk [deleted] (26 months ago | reply)
Æðislega flott mynd hjá þér, hvernig í ósköpunum komstu svona nálægt?
dfridgeirsson (26 months ago | reply)
svakaleg þessi
Hafdís Ösp (26 months ago | reply)
Rosaleg mynd!
Stephanie Beagley (26 months ago | reply)
Stunning photograph
Fr Antunes (26 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot
ashleyclowry (26 months ago | reply)
That is an absolutely incredible shot...
Hjalti Vignis (26 months ago | reply)
geðveik mynd hjá þér.
mz_thing (26 months ago | reply)
Nice photo ... you can really get a sense of the power behind the eruptions. And thanks for the context/details as well.
kh-photos - Kurt (slowly) (26 months ago | reply)
So amazing!
mai anne (26 months ago | reply)
Oh, it's good that the lava and flooding are only localized in the south. However, I'm sad that the volcanic ash has disrupted a lot of air travels. I hope it doesn't last long -- I read in Icelandreview.com (2010-04-18) that the last eruption lasted for 2 years! :(