An arctic version of Red campion (Silene dioica) growing on the volcanic rocks of Eldfell, Heimaey, southern Iceland.

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An arctic version of Red campion (Silene dioica) growing on the volcanic rocks on the side of Eldfell, which erupted in 1973, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Islands, southern Iceland. 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, southern Iceland.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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