jfid – Iceland, a country renowned for its natural beauty, has captured the world’s attention with a spectacular natural phenomenon: a volcanic eruption.
After experiencing thousands of earthquakes in recent weeks, one of the volcanoes on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Fagradalsfjall, erupted on Friday night, December 17, 2023. This eruption is the first in the region in over 800 years.
The volcanic eruption does not pose an immediate threat to human life, as it occurred in a sparsely populated area approximately 40 km from the capital, Reykjavik.
However, the eruption has produced stunning sights: glowing red clouds in the night sky and lava flowing like waterfalls from fissures in the ground.
Many people are drawn to witness this phenomenon up close, flocking to the eruption site by car, bike, or on foot.
One fortunate visitor is Ragnar Visage, a photographer living in Reykjavik. He described feeling like he was on another planet while witnessing the volcanic eruption.
“It’s an extraordinary experience. I could feel the heat of the lava and hear its thunderous sound. I could also see different colors of lava, from orange and red to black. I tried to capture this moment with my camera, but I feel that nothing can truly capture the beauty of this eruption,” he said.
