On Friday, our team journeyed to the eruption at Geldingallir at night to capture the newest fissures on camera in the moonlight. What did they find? A hellscape—but a picturesque one. Enjoy!

Foggy day at Geldingadalur. Photo by Art Bicnick

Lava pool next to the second fissure. Photo by Art Bicnick

The original Geldingadalsgos eruption, the second fissure and the city lights in the distance. Photo by Art Bicnick

Inferno gate. Photo by Art Bicnick

Best seats in the first row. Photo by Art Bicnick

Photo by Art Bicnick

Photo by Art Bicnick

Photo by Art Bicnick

Photo by Art Bicnick

Photo by Art Bicnick
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