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Patrick Pester

Lava erupts from gigantic fissure in Iceland following earthquake swarm — and the photos are epic

An aerial photograph of lava erupting from a fissure on Iceland's Sundhnúkur crater row.

A volcanic eruption has sent lava spewing out of a giant fissure on the Sundhnúkur crater row in Iceland.

The fissure opened up on Wednesday (July 16) following a swarm of earthquakes, according to a statement released by the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).

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