Exploring the cooling lava fields. Eyjafjallajokull eruption April 2010

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Exploring the cooling lava fields. Eyjafjallajokull eruption April 2010 © John Beatty — Exploring the cooling lava fields. Eyjafjallajokull eruption April 2010
© billywizz

Climbers: John Beatty and Jon Magnusson
Camera used: Canon 5D mk2.
Date taken: 11th April 2010

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The Icelandic eruptions of March/April ceased on April 12th, then re-erupted late on 13th April leading to a giant ash cloud creating closedown of all airspace in the northern western hemisphere.

billywizz - 21/Apr/10

When does he self-combust? Great photo, but how are you getting back!

Sean Kelly - 22/Apr/10

Beautiful shot.

Duncan_Andison - 22/Apr/10

Hi Sean, I got out of Iceland at 7am on April 13th...the last flight before closedown!

billywizz - 23/Apr/10

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

Sean Kelly - 23/Apr/10

Congratulations! This photo was chosen as Photo of the Week, based on votes by registered users over the past 7 days.

UKC Photos - 25/Apr/10

Astonishing photo - congratulations!

DougG - 25/Apr/10

Hot stuff ... the photo not the lava... well, the lava as well. Very good indeed.

Migsy - 25/Apr/10

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