PV/9 - Fagradalsfjall volcanic area, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

PV/9 - Fagradalsfjall volcanic area, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Story'

 

Fagradalsfjall 📍 is a volcanic system on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, about 40 kilometers from Reykjavík. Long dormant for over 6,000 years, it erupted spectacularly in March 2021, creating rivers of glowing lava that flowed for months. Easily accessible from the capital, the site became a rare opportunity to witness an active eruption up close, with hiking trails leading to panoramic viewpoints over the fresh lava fields. Today, the cooled black rock formations remain a dramatic reminder of Iceland’s raw, ever-changing geology.


'...During the 2021 eruption, the volcano became an unlikely social hub: locals hiked in carrying hot dogs, marshmallows, and even pizzas to cook over the molten lava. One Icelandic pizzeria famously baked a “Volcano Pie” directly on a rock heated by the flow, earning both viral fame and a few scorched crusts in the process. It was a perfect mix of Icelandic humor, resilience, and the unique ability to turn a geological event into a community gathering...'