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202265 minGdocumentary

Fire and Iceland

202265 minGdocumentary

Thousands of people visited the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland during its six months of activity, witnessing the creation of new land.

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Thousands of people visited the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland during its six months of activity, witnessing the creation of new land.

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Martin Chytildirector

April Andersondirector

Martin Chytilwriter

April Andersonwriter

Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð

Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörðcast

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Fagradalsfjall erupted in 2021, attracting thousands of visitors to Iceland for six months. Residents living near the volcano discuss their experiences with volcanic life. They describe the challenges and scientific aspects of living in an area constantly shaped by fire. The documentary presents their stories against a backdrop of new land formed by this natural phenomenon.

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