Incredible footage shows the meeting of lava and snow as molten rock from an Icelandic volcano creeps across the snowy terrain. The video was captured by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove during the eruption of the Sundhnúkagígar Volcano in February 2024.

In an extraordinary natural spectacle, lava was recently seen flowing over a snow-covered landscape in Iceland, catching the attention of viewers worldwide.

An Icelandic photographer has captured rare lava flowing over snow, causing online confusion, with many claiming the video was AI-generated.

A video capturing lava flowing over snow-covered ground in Iceland has gone viral, puzzling viewers with the lack of steam. Photographer Jeroen Van Ni

An Icelandic photographer shared a video of lava flowing over snow during the February eruption at Sundhnúkagígar. The photographer explained that the Leidenfrost effect prevents steam from forming, allowing lava to move rapidly over the snow.