Lava spews out of a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on March 28. The volcano erupted nine days earlier.
In pictures: Volcano erupts in Iceland
Lava spews out of a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on March 28. The volcano erupted nine days earlier.
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Published 1834 GMT (0234 HKT) April 06, 2021

A recent volcanic eruption has people flocking to see it in Iceland — and some have even gotten close enough to roast hot dogs on it.

The volcano erupted March 19 in the Reykjanes peninsula, southwest of the capital Reykjavík. It came after weeks of increased seismic activity on the peninsula, with tens of thousands of earthquakes disturbing the magma underground.

Members of a search-and-rescue team monitor a new fissure on the volcano on April 5. The fissure is about 500 meters (550 yards) long, officials say, and the area had to be evacuated because of it.
Members of a search-and-rescue team monitor a new fissure on the volcano on April 5. The fissure is about 500 meters (550 yards) long, officials say, and the area had to be evacuated because of it.
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Lava flows from the new fissure on April 5.
Lava flows from the new fissure on April 5.
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People's flashlights can be seen as they leave the site of the volcano on March 31. Crowds of people have been flocking to the site to witness the lava flows.
People's flashlights can be seen as they leave the site of the volcano on March 31. Crowds of people have been flocking to the site to witness the lava flows.
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A person watches the volcano on March 29.
A person watches the volcano on March 29.
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Lava flows from the volcano on March 28.
Lava flows from the volcano on March 28.
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Hikers make their way to and from the site on March 28.
Hikers make their way to and from the site on March 28.
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A hiker walks past the volcano on March 26.
A hiker walks past the volcano on March 26.
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A hiker takes video of the lava flows on March 25.
A hiker takes video of the lava flows on March 25.
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This is a close-up shot of hardened lava at the site.
This is a close-up shot of hardened lava at the site.
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People relax and observe the volcano on March 25.
People relax and observe the volcano on March 25.
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Lava flows from the volcano on March 25.
Lava flows from the volcano on March 25.
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A red shimmer from the volcano is seen behind the Bessastadir, the official residence of the President of Iceland, on March 23.
A red shimmer from the volcano is seen behind the Bessastadir, the official residence of the President of Iceland, on March 23.
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The eruption came after weeks of increased seismic activity on the peninsula.
The eruption came after weeks of increased seismic activity on the peninsula.
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Lava splashes at the volcano on March 23.
Lava splashes at the volcano on March 23.
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Hikers gather to watch the volcano on March 21.
Hikers gather to watch the volcano on March 21.
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People walk near the volcano on March 21.
People walk near the volcano on March 21.
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Scientists get ready for a helicopter flight to the volcano on March 20.
Scientists get ready for a helicopter flight to the volcano on March 20.
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The volcano lights the night sky over Grindavik on March 20.
The volcano lights the night sky over Grindavik on March 20.
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