Iceland’s Fiery Display
Molten lava streams from the Reykjanes Peninsula during Iceland’s November volcanic eruption. The photo captures the raw power of Earth’s geology in action. This eruption occurred along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates separate, allowing magma to reach the surface. The event added new data to scientists’ understanding of volcanic systems and crustal movements. Seismologists recorded over 1,000 earthquakes preceding this dramatic eruption.