This photo gives a good idea of how much power is still at work at Holuhraun lava field in the central highlands. Police officers patrolling the area took the photo on Saturday January 17th. One day later the lava had engulfed the road sign.
Since the eruption began on August 31st the volcanic fissure in Holuhraun has spewed up lava that covers more than 85 square km (32.8 sq. mi.).
Read more: New Holuhraun lava field is sealing in one of world's large dust source
The average lava flow rate is now estimated to be between 50 to 70 cubic meters (1,766 to 2,472 cubic ft.) per second, compared to about 200 cubic meters (7,063 cubic ft.) per second in the first weeks of the eruption
This photo gives a good idea of how much power is still at work at Holuhraun lava field in the central highlands. Police officers patrolling the area took the photo on Saturday January 17th. One day later the lava had engulfed the road sign.
Since the eruption began on August 31st the volcanic fissure in Holuhraun has spewed up lava that covers more than 85 square km (32.8 sq. mi.).
Read more: New Holuhraun lava field is sealing in one of world's large dust source
The average lava flow rate is now estimated to be between 50 to 70 cubic meters (1,766 to 2,472 cubic ft.) per second, compared to about 200 cubic meters (7,063 cubic ft.) per second in the first weeks of the eruption
