It is well known that the weather in Iceland tends to change suddenly and unpredictably, which often causes problems for hiking enthusiasts. It should be noted, however, that the weather can improve just as suddenly as it can worsen...

The northern lights appeared in the sky just before midnight, only moments before rescue teams closed access to the volcanic zone. The previous night, thousands of Icelanders visited the volcano, most of whom had already returned when the northern lights appeared in the sky.