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A Volcano In the Backyard

Words by
Kjartan Þorbjörnsson and Gréta Sigríður Einarsdóttir

Photography by
Golli

Iceland is a volcanic island, prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. A volcano in Iceland erupts approximately every 4-5 years, but not all eruptions are created equal. Some are so tame that they become tourist attractions. In other cases, flash floods, ash clouds, toxic gas and, of course, lava flow can have catastrophic consequences.
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Iceland is a volcanic island, prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. A volcano in Iceland erupts approximately every 4-5 years, but not all eruptions are created equal. Some are so tame that they become tourist attractions. In other cases, flash floods, ash clouds, toxic gas and, of course, lava flow can have catastrophic consequences.
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