Currently, there is a fairly large eruption going on in the Icelandic highlands, just north of Vatnajokull glacier, in a place called Holuhraun.

As far as we know, there is no danger to air travel, people, or property at this time. You can stay current with the danger involved by checking with the Icelandic Civil Protection on their website, and on Facebook

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News and Science

You can read the latest news on the eruption on the website of the Icelandic National Radio and on the website of the largest online news site in Iceland, mbl. is.

The Icelandic Meteorology Office is constantly updating its site with the latest news from the eruption and accompanying seismic activity. You can watch a map of earthquakes in the area of the eruption on their website.

The Institute of the Icelandic Earth Sciences has a great Facebook page with impressive photos.

Photos and videos from the eruption in Iceland:

How to get there

You can´t get there as the area is all closed 🙂 Free-flowing lava is dangerous anyway, so keep out!