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A volcano spewing out lava in the backdrop of Northern lights — A timelapse video has captured this rare moment. The video shared by news agency AP is of the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula, which has erupted several times this year, even leading to a state of emergency being declared in southern Iceland in March.
The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, is caused by the interaction of the solar wind — a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun — and Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere.
The volcano first roared to life on December 18, sending lava flowing away from Grindavik. Just weeks later, on January 14th, a second eruption sent the molten tide towards the town. However, reinforced defenses built after the first incident managed to divert some of the flow, though several buildings fell victim to the fiery river.
These initial outbursts were short-lived, lasting only a few days each. However, a third eruption on February 8th, proved disruptive. The lava stream engulfed a vital pipeline, cutting off heat and hot water to thousands of residents.
Iceland, a nation forged by fire and sitting atop a North Atlantic volcanic hotspot, is no stranger to eruptions. The island nation possesses vast experience in managing these natural events.
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