Brightly coloured volcanic rocks, Eldfell, which erupted in 1973, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Islands, southern Iceland.

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The eruption lasted nearly 5 months and nearly destroyed the town. Almost all the inhabitants were evacuated on the night of 23 January.

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Location: Eldfell, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Islands, southern Iceland.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
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