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Erupting volcano welcomes flight passengers with a FIERY

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Erupting volcano captured from above by plane passengers during Iceland landing

Incredible footage has surfaced of a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, Iceland on Sunday, 14 January.

The eruption created an unbelievable sight for airplane passengers flying overheard.

A video from the plane as their flight landed at Keflavík International Airport on Sunday shows the volcano spewing.

At least three houses were destroyed , and thankfully no one was injured.

The volcano appears to be gearing up for yet another eruption as magma accumulates beneath the surface and the land around Svartsengi rises.

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