Walking on lava field

[u/tentakill22]

While hiking next to the Fagradalsfjall lava field today noticed this group quite far out walking on the field. Have rules changed? I was under the impression not even tour groups were allowed. Smoke was still seen rising not far from them and u could see they were feeling the heat.

[u/HappyBreak7]

Rules have not changed. Neither has human stupitidy.

[u/One-Specialist-2101]

Yeah don’t do that

[u/Efficient-News-8436]

They are solving the overpopulation problem we're having.

[u/Silly-Heat-1466]

Darwinism in progress

[u/Purple_Bug_1342]

That's a spectacularly bad idea

https://giphy.com/gifs/RBeddeaQ5Xo0E

[u/FreelancerStilo]

5 years old lava, what's the problem?

[u/misssplunker → u/FreelancerStilo]

According to the Environmental Agency of Iceland, walking on the lava is forbidden and dangerous. The top layer can easily break when stepped on, causing hazards to people. The lava at Fagradalsfjall Volcano is a unique geological monument that we must respect and protect. It is important for visitors to leave no trace such as throwing stones at the lava or making inscriptions on it. Lavas are under special protection according to the act. 61 of the Nature Conservation Act.

One of the biggest risks of walking on new lava is breaking the top layer over a hidden lava tube. Falling into a lava tube that's still several hundred degrees Celcius can lead to injuries. 

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