Holuhraun volcanic eruption, Iceland (© Johnathan Ampersand Esper/Aurora Photos)

【February 25 2015】The last recorded eruption of the Holuhraun lava field in Iceland was in 1797. Then on Aug 29, 2014, a new fissure opened and a slow but steady flow of lava, steam, and ash began to spew from the ground. It’s still flowing today, having spread a total of 32 square miles. In January, NASA’s Earth Observatory declared it the biggest lava flow Iceland has seen for over 200 years.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..