Vatnajokull Eruptions

The volcano at Vatnajokull started to erupt on Friday 18 December 1998, prompting Icelanders to go glacier driving to take a close look.

Left, Eirikur Thor Eiriksson's Nissan Patrol GU.

Below: Oskar Erlingsson's GQ Patrol at 1680m and 4-5km from the eruption.