Entrance to the graveyard, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Islands, southern Iceland.
The eruption of Eldfell in 1973 lasted nearly 5 months and nearly destroyed the town. Almost all the inhabitants were evacuated on the night of 23 January. The black pillar to the right of picture indicates the depth of ash left by the eruption.
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Location: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Islands, southern Iceland.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
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