7 Incredible Shots by Pilots Flying over Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall 2021 Eruption
1.7k views | By Senne Vandenputte | Last updated on June 19, 2022
Cover photo by Ragnar Axelsson.
The eruption occurred on Friday evening near Fagradalsfjall, about 20 miles southwest of the capital, Reykjavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said on Twitter. Essentially turning the night sky into a real-life lava lamp. Luckily, no injuries were reported.
When scrolling through Instagram this weekend, I found myself browsing through some Icelandic pilots’ accounts showcasing some of the most amazing footage I have ever seen, flying above or right next to flowing lava. So I decided to bundle them here for you to enjoy!
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You can read more about the eruption in this New York Times article.
Cover photo by Ragnar Axelsson.
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Senne Vandenputte
As a 27-year-old digital entrepreneur, glider pilot, private pilot and tow plane pilot, Senne is passionate about aviation. He started gliding at age 14 and flew his first solo in a glider at 15. After getting his PPL about 10 years later, he mostly spends his weekends towing gliders into the air. When not flying, he runs his marketing & web design business, fun projects like Hangar.Flights, scuba diving, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
