Tourists also flocked there, as the Fagradalsfjall volcanic fissure is located about 32 kilometers from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and offers an impressive sight. For many of them it is “surprising” but also “a bit scary”. Hundreds of people have gathered relatively close to this fault, which produces the lava that creates sort of “ripples” of lava and rivers of glowing rock, creating a classic volcanic landscape with a vaguely “hellish” flavor. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute (IMO) continued to forecast favorable wind and weather conditions for observing the volcano, but added a warning about hazardous gases, new fissures and fast-moving lava flows. But for now, the show is guaranteed. Last year, a similar eruption from the same fault lasted a full six months, after several days of intense seismic activity.
