Aerial footage shows Iceland volcano spewing lava

Lava spewed from fissures in the ground after a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland on Monday evening, following weeks of intense earthquake activity. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Footage filmed from an Icelandic coastguard helicopter showed the orange lava set against the dark of the night sky. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Iceland #Volcano #VolcanicEruption