Logo

Hot in Iceland: Volcanic eruptions meet the aurora borealis

NypJessicaSager@RoundtableIO profile imagefeatured creator badge
Jessica Sager
featured
Sep 11, 2014

1 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
Lava erupts from the Bardarbunga volcano in Bardarbunga, Iceland, under the aurora borealis. The volcano has been active since August. Barcroft

2 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

3 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

4 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
Smoke and ash rise from the Bardarbunga volcano. Barcroft

5 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

6 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

7 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

8 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

9 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

10 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

11 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

12 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

13 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

14 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

15 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

16 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
Lava spews from the Bardarbunga volcano. Barcroft

17 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

18 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

19 of 19
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND - SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock flows into a river down the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland. The dramatic pictures of the Holuhraun eruption were taken from an altitude of 50-500m on September 5-9 by Örvar A. Þorgeirsson at twilight and with the stunning Aurora Borealis in the background. Access to the volcano on foot is currently restricted because of the dangerous gases released from the eruption and the risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The Holuhraun eruption has caused frequent earthquakes in the region. The Bardarbunga volcano has been active since mid-August. PHOTOGRAPH BY Orvar Atli Porgeirsson / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
*** EXCLUSIVE *** BARDARBUNGA, ICELAND – SEPTEMBER: An aerial view of the lava erupting during volcanic eruption in September, in Bardarbunga, Iceland. LAVA spews out from craters as molten rock… Barcroft

Comments
anonymous profile image
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy