The Grimsvotn volcano began erupting on Saturday, sending clouds of ash up to 12 miles into the air.
Below are some stunning pictures capturing natures most violent phenomenon.
(Vilhelm Gunnarsson/AFP/Getty Images)
Vehicles are covered in ash near to Kirkjubaearklaustur, approx.
260 km from Reykjavik, Iceland, Monday, May 23, 2011.
(Brynjar Gauti/Associated Press)