Although the basaltic rock formed a hard crust, the flow is likely hot enough to prevent snow from building up on top.
Published Nov 9, 2016
For now, the eruption at the Icelandic volcano has come to an end.
Published Apr 10, 2015
The Holuhraun lava field in Iceland continues to grow.
Published Jan 8, 2015
Heat, steam, and sulfur dioxide from the fissure eruption appear to affect cloud patterns around the volcano.
Published Nov 12, 2014
In late August and September 2014, this volcanic region of Iceland began spewing vast amounts of lava.
Published Sep 24, 2014
Satellites continue to capture spectacular views of the ongoing eruption near Bardarbunga.
Published Sep 16, 2014
Landsat 8 captured fine details of the lava flowing in Iceland between the Bardarbunga and Askja volcanoes.
Published Sep 10, 2014
On September 5, 2014, two new fissures opened up near Vatnajökull ice cap in the ongoing eruption at Iceland’s Bárdarbunga volcano.
Published Sep 5, 2014
NASA satellites finally captured some views of the molten rock flowing from the Icelandic volcanic eruption.
Published Sep 4, 2014
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