The sky is 'on fire' during the night of the volcano eruption in Iceland

People in the northern town of Grindavik watch smoke rise from the volcanic eruption on March 16.

A stream of hot lava flowed from a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland on March 16, marking the fourth volcanic eruption in the area since December. The sky in the area turned from purple to orange to crimson.

Lava is flowing in two directions, including toward the town of Grindavik, about 40 kilometers from Iceland's capital, Reykjavik. Residents of the town were evacuated during the recent volcanic eruptions and most have not yet returned.

Watch lava erupt from Icelandic volcano

The skyline of the capital Reykjavik stands out against the orange sky

Lava flows from new volcanic fissures

The Reykjanes Peninsula is home to the world- famous Blue Lagoon hot springs as well as Iceland's main international airport, Keflavik Airport.

Iceland’s public broadcaster RUV said Keflavik Airport and other regional airports were operating normally, but volcanic gases were expected to be detected in a town near the airport on March 17.

The volcanic eruption area seen from an Icelandic Coast Guard surveillance plane

Another view from a Coast Guard plane

Many people in Reykjavik recorded images of the volcanic eruption.

The eruption created a spectacular sight in the night sky.

A group of people gathered north of the town of Grindavik to watch the eruption.

The sky is purple pink seen from another location

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