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Tourists are driven up the side of the Eyjafjoell volcano to reach the crater on June 29. Icelandic volcanoes may be known for their ash-spewing ability to halt flights and make a mess, but they also pay their dues, attracting tourists eager to see the source of the chaos.

Tourists enjoy close up view of Eyjafjoell volcano

By Rich Shulman

This looks like a really cool was to see the volcano. In 2010, AP reported that volcano tourism in Iceland was on the decline as eruptions ceased.

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Comment author avatarSBPhrog

Volcans ride Transporter to view Eyjafjoell, but still can't pronounce the name...Ribbit.

    Reply#1 - Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:50 PM EDT
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