Iceland’s Volcano

Not many of us get to see a volcano up close and in action. While this new eruption has caused all sorts of problems with air travel, it’s giving us a good look at the power inside our planet.

Watch closely for ripples that spread out through the smoke (good one at 17 seconds!) These are shock waves from the energy released when volcanic gas bursts through the surface of the lava.

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