In pictures: Scenes of lava erupting from Iceland volcano spark fear

Latest volcanic eruption sixth in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula home to 30,000 people since December 2023

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Updated Friday Aug 23 2024

A volcano spewed lava and smoke over southwestern Iceland for a second day on Friday.

The geological systems the Reykjanes peninsula were dormant for 800 years but that changed in 2021 when the region started to see back-to-back volcanic eruptions. 

The region is home to 30,000 people and since December, 2023, has seen six volcanic eruptions. According to geological experts, the eruptions will occur for several centuries. 

As for the lava pouring out from the recent volcano eruption in the peninsula, the incredible scenes are nothing short of horrifying.

People taking pictures of lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 22, 2024. — AFP
People taking pictures of lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 22, 2024. — AFP
Picture released by the Public Defense Department of the State Police in Iceland and taken during the night from August 22 to 23, 2024 shows lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes.— AFP
Picture released by the Public Defense Department of the State Police in Iceland and taken during the night from August 22 to 23, 2024 shows lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes.— AFP
Lava and smoke erupts near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Lava and smoke erupts near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
A couple watching lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
A couple watching lava and smoke erupting from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Mesmerising view of the lava pouring out from the volcanic eruption near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Mesmerising view of the lava pouring out from the volcanic eruption near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Flames erupting from the lava after the volcanic eruption near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Flames erupting from the lava after the volcanic eruption near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
View of the lava spreading near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes after a volcanic eruption in the region on August 23, 2024. — AFP
View of the lava spreading near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes after a volcanic eruption in the region on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Lava splashing into itself making high waves after a volcanic eruption on August 23, 2024 near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes. — AFP
Lava splashing into itself making high waves after a volcanic eruption on August 23, 2024 near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes. — AFP
Street sign showing the way to the Blue Lagoon with the lava pouring and spreading from the volcanic eruption in the background near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Street sign showing the way to the Blue Lagoon with the lava pouring and spreading from the volcanic eruption in the background near the Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes on August 23, 2024. — AFP