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An 18-Day Time Lapse of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland

posted by Jason Kottke Apr 09, 2021

On March 19, after seismic activity in the area, an eruption occurred in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, adding a new volcano to the country's already charismatic geology. Because the ongoing eruption is relatively small, steady, and located fairly close to Reykjavik, it's been well-documented, both by drone and by live webcam. YouTube user stebbigu stitched footage from the live feed into a 5-minute time lapse of the formation of the volcano that covers 18 days, from the first few hours to a couple of days ago. The night views, with all that pulsing orange lava, are especially mesmerizing.