Pictures from the overflight of Dyngjujökull and Holuhraun today

Scientists and civil protection representatives flew over the eruption site in Holuhraun and Dyngjujökull today. Three cauldrons were detected in Dyngjujökull. The cauldrons were measured with a radar instruments on the plain. Results from the measurement are expected tomorrow.

Below are few of the pictures taken on the flight. Click on the pictures to see them in full size.

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The new fissure that started erupting today. Picture Department of Civil Protection.

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Kverkfjöll. Picture Department of Civil Protection.

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The new fissure in Holuhraun. Picture Department of Civil Protection.

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Kistufell in the foreground and the two eruption sites in Holuhraun. Picture Department of Civil Protection.

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The eruption site in Holuhraun and Dyngjujökull in the foreground. Picture Department of Civil Protection.

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One of the cauldrons in Dyngjujökull. Picture Department of Civil Protection.