2023-08-04 01:07:30
Since the Litli-Hrútur volcano in Iceland erupted in July, some content creators, as well as photographers and volcano experts, have come to the place that is kept protected by the authorities for civilians. However, through drones, some professionals have managed to obtain first-hand images of the lava flows that flow from Mt.
This is Vince Tonk, a professional drone pilot who, through his social networks, published a video with the impressive images of the volcano in the middle of its eruption. Despite the high temperatures, since it is estimated that the surroundings of the affected areas are over 800°C, the videographer had to take measures to protect electronic devices, as well as a special suit.
People watch the lava flow during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, southwest of Reykjavik in Iceland on July 10, 2023. A volcanic eruption began on July 10, 2023 about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, the country’s meteorological office. he said, marking the third time in two years that lava has erupted in the area. “The eruption is taking place in a small depression just to the north of Litli Hrutur, from which smoke is escaping in a northwesterly direction,” the office said. Images circulating in the local media show a huge cloud of smoke rising from the ground, as well as a substantial flow of lava. (Photo by Kristinn Magnusson / AFP) / Iceland OUT | Photo: AFP or licensors
In the video, Tonk shows lava splashing from the volcano’s crater and cascading down the mountain, all against a sunset background. In addition, the camera looks closer and closer to the lava, thus worrying the integrity of the equipment, however, it fails to touch it.
“Truly magical to feel the rumble of the earth under my feet standing on the edge taking it all in (…) None of my drones got lost while doing these shots,” he added in the description, indicating the emotion of the moment and what he felt when I was near the erupting volcano.
Curious got too close to see the eruption
The Icelandic authorities recommend not going near the new volcanic eruption, which occurred near Reykjavik, but a group of curious people could not resist the attraction of a lava “as orange as the sun”.
Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano spews lava from the uninhabited valley of Meradalir on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 20 miles from Reykjavik, Iceland | Photo: REUTERS
On the other side of the fissure, the gas released by the eruption causes “unbearable” heat. “It’s too hot to stay there for any length of time. It’s like 1,000 degrees Celsius,” he exclaimed.
This uninhabited volcanic area, located 30 kilometers southwest of the Icelandic capital, was dormant for eight centuries, but has experienced an uptick in its volcanic activity in the last two years.
The eruptive fault widened to about 900 meters overnight, from the initial 200 to 300 meters, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Tuesday in its latest report.
Lava flows as a volcano erupts on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland near the capital Reykjavik on July 10, 2023 | Photo: REUTERS
“When you look at the center of the lava layer, it’s much brighter than expected,” Lynch said.
“I used to think much more of dark colors like blacks and browns, like rocks when they start to solidify. But right in the middle it’s pure orange, like the sun. It’s amazing,” she continues.
On this occasion, access to the site was closed on Monday night after the IMO warned of the accumulation of “dangerously high” levels of volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide.
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