Eldgjá

Eldgjá is a volcano and a canyon in Iceland. Eldgjá is part of the Katla volcano; it is a segment of a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long chain of volcanic craters and fissure vents that extends northeast away from Katla volcano almost to the Vatnajökull ice cap.

Standing on a volcano puts things in perspective. The earth beneath your feet is alive and restless.

Check road conditions before heading to volcanic areas. Some roads close seasonally or after weather events.