Eruption Aftermath (1974)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Screenplay
- Jón Hermannsson (Screenplay)
- Heiðar Marteinsson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Heiðar Marteinsson
Editing: Jón Hermannsson
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Heiðar Marteinsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eruption Aftermath about?
- 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.
- Who directed Eruption Aftermath?
- Eruption Aftermath was directed by Heiðar Marteinsson.
- How long is Eruption Aftermath?
- Eruption Aftermath has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Eruption Aftermath?
- Eruption Aftermath is a Documentary film.