Hvíldargígur

Hvíldargígur (translation: ‘Quiet Crater‘) is a aerial photograph taken during the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption.

A photograph of the dormant crater during the first Fagradalsfjall eruption. As the volcano erupted just before, the whole crater and surrounding area is coated in a fresh lava jacket.

Description

Hvíldargígur (translation: ‘Quiet Crater‘) is a aerial photograph taken during the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption.

A photograph of the dormant crater during the first Fagradalsfjall eruption. As the volcano erupted just before, the whole crater and surrounding area is coated in a fresh lava jacket.