Lava floods human-made infrastructure on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula in this aerial image from photographer Ael Kermarec. Protecting roads and buildings from lava flows is a formidable challenge, but it’s one that researchers are tackling. But the larger and faster the lava flow, the harder infrastructure is to protect. Sometimes our best efforts are simply overwhelmed by nature’s power. (Image credit: A. Kermarec/WNPA; via Colossal)
Reclaiming the Land
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@admin It’s interesting to see how the lava resembles swiss cheese with all the holes and pockets. So, after the lava has fully cooled, will the government try to reclaim the road? Will they go through or over the lava rock or go around? How does Iceland manage such situations?