Virtually Virtual Iceland


Vatnajökull Glacier Eruption

Source: Michigan
Technological University Volcanoes Page - Email
The column of steam and ashes rising
from the glacier has reached 9 km (27000 feet).
The contrast between the steam and the ashes is striking.

Source: Michigan
Technological University Volcanoes Page - Email

Source: Michigan
Technological University Volcanoes Page - Email
One of the depressions formed in the glacier
by the volcanic activity 600 metres below the surface
of the glacier.

Source: Michigan
Technological University Volcanoes Page - Email
The giant fissures in the glacier are illustrated
by the shadow of a small airplane, which
can be seen near the top over the "V" in volcano in the credit line.
A Chronicle of the
Eruption

