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Vestmannaeyjar | Eldfell

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View from the summit area of Helgafell in northeastern direction to the volcano Eldfell. It formed as late as 1973 during a major eruption devastating part of the island of Heimaey. The lava flow in the left central background almost blocked the harbour entrance.