Lava flows from crater in Iceland during volcanic eruption

Mesmerizing drone footage captured lava flowing from an Icelandic crater during a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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[tiffanyshanley]

This is terrifying yet beautiful at the same time

[mosthighdaughter]

I will never forget the guy who risked his drone for the most amazing lava video.

That was the best lava video I have ever seen and probably will ever see.

RIP to that drown.

Your will never be forgotten.

This brings back memories of that brave drone that took one for the team(world).

[christianeaster]

I drove by a burning RV one time. The aluminum and other parts were burning so hot I felt like my skin was burning even with the window closed and at least 50 ft away. Volcanoes are very much hotter. How people stand to get as close to lava as I've seen on TV is amazing.

[yoni-in-BHAM]

Here's to our beautiful and dynamic planet! 💕😍🌍🌎🌏

[deborahpadgett]

It's mesmerizing, fascinating and terrifying all at the same time.❤❤❤

[sandrarawn]

I've seen the miles of black lava rock in Maui Hawaii. It's unreal how it just keeps going adding to the island! ❤😊 soooo POWERFUL. I could see little sprouts of green through the black lava. Mother nature at work.

[lindastangelo]

So stunninglt beautiful and petrifying. Can you image how much heat that is producing? Amazing the drone survived!

[The.RandomTube]

Would love to know the temperatures the drone had to go through even at that distance!

[maryannstout]

WOW!!! AMAZING! I hope no one was injured while filming.

[Freesavh]

Something so life altering that can be so beautiful ❤.

[Ert_wea]

Primal Earth, in all its remarkable beauty. It’s events like this that helped shape Earth as we know it.

[احمدصاحب-ثت]

سبحان الله وبحمده كم عظيم بخلقه وقدرته وحكمه

[randalquintana]

The power of mother nature is incredible!

[rachelhead]

Beautiful and frightening at the same time ❤

[ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

Would like to know when this footage was shot. A date please ABC! Glad they gave the original creator of it recognition🎉 A big step from a network!

[Girlsjustwannahavefun]

Awh, when I visited Iceland, there was a volcano 🌋 that just erupted. I was the only one (crazy) to ask at a hotel if I could get closer to it (I was able to see the smoke from a distance). The clerk politely answered "no ma'am, some scientist just fell in between the cracks trying to examine it. 😯" I think he saved my life🤐

[StudiousMD]

BEAUTIFUL.

ICELAND IS STILL GROWING.

[margritneuenhagen]

I can’t believe all this heat is melting rock, it is incredible !! 🇨🇦

[Iogicaldude]

Proof that cameraman never dies 😂
Edit: I know it’s taken by drone this post was just for fun guys ! ! 😂

[WildAlchemicalSpirit]

So crisp and clear and satisfying to watch. 😍🌋❣️