Terrawatch: witnessing a ‘lava shield’ volcano form

Icelanders have been treated to a spectacular geological phenomenon with the Fagradalsfjall eruption

Covid has disrupted many forms of entertainment, but for Icelanders the Earth has stepped in and provided a spectacular Covid-safe show. Just over three months ago a volcano burst into action and its fiery fountains - a 45-minute drive south from Reykjavik - have attracted hundreds of spectators every day since. And for geologists this eruption is turning out to be like nothing they have seen before.

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