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PHOTOS! We Visited Geldingadalir And Found A (Beautiful) Inferno

PHOTOS! We Visited Geldingadalir And Found A (Beautiful) Inferno

Hannah Jane Cohen
Words by
Hannah Jane Cohen
Photo by
Art Bicnick
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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
Foggy day at Geldingadalur. Photo by Art Bicnick
Lava pool next to the second fissure. 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
The original Geldingadalsgos eruption, the second fissure and the city lights in the distance. Photo by Art Bicnick
Inferno gate. Photo by Art Bicnick
Inferno gate. Photo by Art Bicnick
Best seats in the first row. 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
Photo by Art Bicnick
Photo by Art Bicnick
Photo by Art Bicnick
Photo by Art Bicnick
Photo by Art Bicnick
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