Eruption Aftermath

1974 • 0h 25m • Documentary

The story of salvage operations in the wake of the 1973 Westman Island eruption. The 5.000 inhabitants were evacuated in a matter of hours as lava and ash destroyed a large part of the town. The fight with the encroaching lava; dramatic night shots of the erupting volcano; the massive clean-up task after the eruption. The town is once more Iceland's busiest fishing port.

Director

Heiðar Marteinsson

Writers

Jón Hermannsson, Heiðar Marteinsson

Status

Released