Grindavik (Iceland)

Photos From Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: A Show of Lava and Smoke

Icelanders had been girding for an eruption. When it happened, they wanted to see it.

Iceland’s weather service had warned that a volcanic eruption was likely after thousands of earthquakes were recorded this month.

As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.

While the authorities continue to warn for a volcanic eruption, they say that any disruption to air travel will probably be minimal.