Photos Show Wall of Fire and Smoke in Iceland's Latest Eruption

The eruption covers infrastructure

Photo: ALMANNAVARNADEILD / HANDOUT (Getty Images)

A network of molten rock pours from the eruption’s source. According to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, the eruption is making some roads impassable and threatening others.

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