The field was flooded with
lava after an eruption of the Leirhnukur volcano in 1984.
Not exact matches
Eruptions raged century
after century, ultimately unleashing a quarter - million cubic miles of
lava — the Laki
eruption 100,000 times over.
In late May 1991,
after noting small
eruptions and the formation of a
lava dome, JMA convinced local authorities to evacuate 12,000 nearby residents.
Yet
after both
eruptions, people returned to Goma before the
lava hardened, and many others have found their way to its fertile land on the shore
Day 3: Glacial lagoon, Eldhraun
lava field, cosy cottage and Northern Light hunting
After a hearty Icelandic breakfast, start the day by driving along the mountain road that crosses Eldhraun, a huge
lava field from an
eruption in the 18th century.
By Saturday evening, local volcanologists increased the severity of the
eruption from phreatic (steam) to magmatic,
after fire and
lava were spotted near the summit.
An estimated 1,100 to 1,500 people were killed by the volcano, with minor
eruptions and
lava flow continuing for more than a year
after the initial
eruption.
Full - Day Tour:
After traveling through Uga and Timanfaya National Park to see the geothermal demonstrations, follow the Route of the Volcanoes to see some of the more spectacular
lava formations as your guide explains how they were formed by past
eruptions.
Soemantoro's lithographs convey her reaction to the various stages of volcanic
eruptions, from the initial rumblings and steam explosions, through the massive explosive
eruptions of magma,
lava flows, and, finally, the silence
after the chaos subsides.