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Pictures: Iceland eruption seen from above

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These stunning aerial photos show the volcanic eruption in Iceland on Friday, which caused a brief red alert for flights in the area.

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Smoke clouds could be seen rising from a crack about one kilometre long in the lava field.

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There was no ash though, which was good news for planes.

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Scientists have been watching the area closely because of worries over the nearby Bardarbunga volcano.

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Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted in 2010, creating loads of ash that caused disruption to air travel across Europe.