Iceland Volcano Eruption: Video, Photos of Eyjafjallajokull

by Jon Azpiri | March 21, 2010 at 08:07 am

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An Iceland Volcano Eruption Under the Eyjafjallajokull Glacier Has Caused Evacuations and Flight Cancellations. The Iceland Volcano Eruptions Has Also Produced Some Amazing Video and Photos

Iceland had a volcano eruption near the Eyjafjallajokull glacier for the first time since 1820. The Iceland volcano eruption took place under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, forcing the evacuation of 450 people.

Volcano Erupts in Iceland

Thus far, there has no injuries or property damage caused by the Iceland volcano eruption. Officials are concerned that the eruption under Eyjafjallajokull could cause possible flooding.

The Daily Telegraph has reported a state of emergency has been declared in areas surrounding the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, and Red Cross centers have been set up for residents of the small town of Hella.

The Iceland volcano eruption has halted virtually all air travel in the country. Air safety officials are concerned that volcanic ash from the Eyjafjallajokull eruption could get into plane engines. Keflavik international airport, Reykjavik airport and Akureyri airport were closed. Icelandic public radio station RUV reported three Icelandair flights had been to be turned away due to volcanic ash in the skies.

The Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration ordered aircraft to stay 120 nautical miles away from the volcano area and all domestic flights were canceled until further notice, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service reported.

The Iceland volcano has a crater that is about two miles in diameter and is covered by a glacier that spans approximately 60 miles. Iceland has its fair share of volcanoes. There have been 21 Iceland volcano eruptions since 1963.

Iceland Volcano Eruption Photos, Video

The latest Iceland volcano eruption has produced some amazing photos and video. Residents near Eyjafjallajökull have recorded the Iceland volcano eruption and posted footage online.

Here are some Iceland Volcano Eruption Photos

Here is a Iceland Volcano Eruption Video

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Barbara McPherson

at 09:38 on March 21st, 2010

Volcanoes are simply amazing!

Canadians (not verified)

at 17:30 on March 21st, 2010

ACCORDING TO THE USGS - (US GEOLOGIC SURVEY) THERE IS NO SEISMIC ACTIVITY ON-GOING IN ICELAND ON SUNDAY MARCH 21, NOR IN THE WEEK PRECEEDING THAT DATE. How do you have such a volcanic event but have no scientific data to report its occurance? So what's happening?

Sidsel Oba

at 03:18 on April 15th, 2010

All flights in Norway are cancelled today because of the volcanic ashes in the air.

shahram (not verified)

at 23:25 on June 7th, 2010

good for you noob now dont be such a fuckin nerd

Ashish Tandon (not verified)

at 08:56 on April 16th, 2010

hi...can anyone please advise how can an amateur enthusiast visit to see such an on-going event? I am neither reporter nor a scientist but would love to be somewhere near the action...anywhere.

Einar Grondal (not verified)

at 11:40 on April 17th, 2010

You may still be able to fly from the west (USA/CANADA). But please don't be foolhardy. I say this with the greatest of respect. I was born and lived most of my life in Iceland and every time there is an event like this people gather from all over and get killed. There are some local dare devils who try to get as close to the lava as possible every time and people are seriously hurt or killed. For more realistic information visit the daily newspaper at MBL.is Good luck and be careful. Regards, Einar Gröndal, O.B.T., M.S., L. Ac.

Agust Gudbjornsson (not verified)

at 02:10 on April 19th, 2010

Another video from the first volcano eruption:agustgudbjornsson.com/index.php/2010/04/12/volcano-eruption-in-iceland/

Margaret O'Keeffe (not verified)

at 02:54 on April 19th, 2010

When are we going to learn that mother earth is getting tired of what we are doing to her? In my lifetime (I am 63) I have seen so much progress and although our lives are good, we have not stopped to think of the consequences of our actions. What legacy are we leaving for our children and grandchildren? I fear the Inca's made a mistake with their math, this is going to be the year of "fire" and tragedy and if we are lucky to still be alive in 2012 - it's going to be 10 times worse. In South Africa, we will be lucky to survive the World Cup!

shahram (not verified)

at 23:19 on June 7th, 2010

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Desire Nemashakwe (not verified)

at 04:07 on April 20th, 2010

Nature is surely sending a clear message; that it is time to take account of our actions on what God gave man to manage and administer.

ken l (not verified)

at 14:33 on April 21st, 2010

What is the mineralogical composition of the ash coming fron the April 2010 iceland eruptions ? Has any chnge in composition been yet noted ?

jan e (not verified)

at 05:48 on April 23rd, 2010

wow its so well WOW i never though...its so beautiful yet...so

shahram (not verified)

at 23:08 on June 7th, 2010

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