Icelandic volcano erupts - in pictures

  • University of Iceland observers watch the volcanic eruption
    University of Iceland observers watch the volcanic eruption
  • Lava flows through a valley from the Icelandic volcano
    Lava flows through a valley from the Icelandic volcano
  • Lava burns pathways as the volcano erupts south-west of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik
    Lava burns pathways as the volcano erupts south-west of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik
  • Icelandic authorities were warned about the chances of eruption after tremors were felt over the past week, indicating the movement of magma
    Icelandic authorities were warned about the chances of eruption after tremors were felt over the past week, indicating the movement of magma
  • The lava leaves an eerie stream of smoke near Litli Hrutur
    The lava leaves an eerie stream of smoke near Litli Hrutur
  • The lava streams progress
    The lava streams progress
  • Smoke billows from flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland, on July 10. All photos: AFP
    Smoke billows from flowing lava during a volcanic eruption near Litli Hrutur, south-west of Reykjavik in Iceland, on July 10. All photos: AFP
  • The boiling magma etches paths into the ridge of the mountain.
    The boiling magma etches paths into the ridge of the mountain.