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Lava

Iceland

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Abstract texture of fresh and cold lava (Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption)
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Details of flowing lava at Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption
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Abstract details of lava (Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in Iceland) by Jan Erik Waider
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Lava at Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in Iceland
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Abstract details of lava (Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption)
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Details of flowing lava at Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption
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Details of flowing lava at Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption
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Molten lava flowing from volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland
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Lava in Nátthagi valley at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland
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Crack in lava stream in Nátthagi valley at the Fagradalsfjall volcano
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Abstract details of lava (Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption)
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Molten lava flowing from volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland
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Lava field in Nátthagi valley at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland
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Lava in Nátthagi valley at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland
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Lava in Nátthagi valley at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland
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Abstract details of lava (Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption)
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Details of flowing lava at Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption

Lava

In March 2021, a volcanic eruption began in the Geldingadalir valley at Fagradalsfjall Mountain on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. The volcano is only located 30 km from ReykjavĂ­k and the eruption lasted for several months, constantly changing the surrounding landscape.

All photos were taken in Nátthagi valley where you could get really close to the fresh lava flow. If this valley is filled up with lava, the lava will flow down the mountains towards the ocean.

I was most interested in getting as close as possible to the action and using a 500mm prime lens to capture those bizarre and beautiful details. The place absolutely exceeded my expectations and the variety of textures and shapes I did not expect. This kind of simultaneously beautiful but also brutal transience was the charm for me. And I was absolutely blown away by how quickly the lava field changed. Apparently cooled lava broke open and thick, fresh lava flowed out and formed new shapes and “sculptures”, which were then destroyed again by new lava a few minutes later.

Published June 2021

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