'Nothing is ever topping this!' Stunned tourist on easyJet flight films spectacular eruption of...

On Thursday morning, a traveler on an easyJet flight over Iceland experienced an unforgettable sight as her plane provided an ideal view of the nation's most recent volcanic eruption.

Kayleigh, a West Ham supporter from Bedford, shared breathtaking footage on X showing the Sundhúks crater on the Reykjanes peninsula. From her mile-high viewpoint, she captured the incredible sight of red-hot lava and magma bubbling up.

A thrilled traveler posted on X, expressing, "I've reached the highlight of my life. There’s no way anything could surpass this. A volcano erupted last night in Iceland!"

As reported by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), volcanic activity began on the Sundhnukagigar fissure near the village of Grindavik at 11:14 PM on Wednesday night.

Kayleigh shared with MailOnline that her flight the following morning was an amazing kickoff to her winter vacation, describing the on-board vibe as "incredible" as passengers began to grasp what they were witnessing.

The traveler, still in Iceland, mentioned that the passengers had varied responses, with some feeling anxious about the natural spectacle. "I wasn’t concerned at all, but I sensed that a few others on the flight were. I’m quite relaxed by nature, and if it had been really hazardous, I believe we would have changed our route."

The pilot mentioned it well before we actually spotted it, but the atmosphere was amazing! Everyone was in shock, taking videos, and utterly mesmerized.

This moment is unbeatable: A snapshot captured from Kayleigh's video as her easyJet flight from Luton started its approach to Keflavik International Airport in Iceland on Thursday morning.

The video shows flowing lava and magma, as well as columns of volcanic smoke rising into the air.

I truly felt for the passengers seated on the right side of the plane, so I raised my phone in front of the window to give them a chance to see it as well.

Kayleigh recorded the video as the airplane began its descent toward Keflavik International Airport on Thursday morning, having departed from Luton Airport at approximately 9am.

She mentions that the volcano is visible from the mainland as well: "You can spot the eruption from many parts of the island at night because it's so brilliant."

The volcano is located 20 miles to the southwest of Reykjavik, with its latest eruption having ceased on September 6th.

The recent volcanic eruption started after a minor earthquake occurred at 10:30 PM on Wednesday.

According to the nation's weather bureau, this will mark the tenth eruption in a span of three years.

The nearby fishing village of Grindavik, which used to have almost 4,000 residents before an evacuation notice was issued last December, is mostly empty now because of the danger posed by lava flows.

The last 50 to 60 residents, along with the Svartsengi Power Station and the popular tourist spot, the Blue Lagoon—which features a spa, hotels, and expansive natural pools—have all been evacuated.

It appears that the gas emissions will drift southward and out over the ocean, meaning there shouldn't be any negative impact on the local residents.

Stunning footage and images captured a surge of lava illuminating the night sky early Thursday morning.

Stunning footage aired live from the volcano displayed bright red-orange lava pouring out from a lengthy crack, enveloped in dense smoke.

Kayleigh is still in Iceland after heading out there on Thursday for a vacation. She shared her experience of witnessing a volcano erupt, expressing it as a highlight of her life by saying, "I've reached my peak!"

The volcanoes on the peninsula had been dormant for 800 years until March 2021, when a surge in seismic activity started.

Since that time, volcanologists have cautioned that volcanic activity in the area has entered a new phase.

According to a statement from the IMO, the most recent eruption is less intense than the one that occurred at the end of August.

"The eruptions are less intense, and the lava is moving at a slower pace," Ofeigsson noted.

Nearly all of Grindavik's 4,000 inhabitants were displaced a year ago, just ahead of the initial volcanic eruption in the region.

Since that time, nearly all of the homes have been acquired by the government, and the inhabitants have moved away.

The civil protection department reported that around fifty homes have been occupied in the past few nights.

In January, during another volcanic eruption, three homes in the village caught fire and were consumed by the flames.

The Blue Lagoon has stated that it will remain shut down through at least Sunday.

A message on their website says: "As a precautionary measure, we decided to evacuate and temporarily shut down all our operational units because of a volcanic eruption that started in Sundhnúksgígar on November 20."

On Thursday morning, lava was seen moving across a road close to Grindavik.

Complete eruption: The recent volcanic outbreak captured in photos after it began on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland on Wednesday night.

Fire and ice: A chilly road stretches across the area, framed by the dramatic effects of the recent eruption.

A photograph shared by the Public Defense Department of the State Police Commissioner in Iceland illustrates the effects of the recent volcanic fissure eruption on the southwestern part of the country.

Lava is currently flowing along the road leading to the Blue Lagoon close to Grindavik.

On Thursday morning, a researcher from the University of Iceland watched as lava flowed.

Visitors at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa close to Grindavik have been evacuated, and the popular tourist site will stay shut until at least Sunday.

Benedikt Ófeigsson from the Norwegian Meteorological Agency informed local media outlet Channel 2: "At the moment, there are no immediate threats, and if things continue to progress as they have been, our infrastructure should be able to withstand this situation fairly well."

Icelandic officials have set up barriers to redirect the flow of lava away from the town of Grindavik, the power plant, and the Blue Lagoon.

Researchers have cautioned that the Reykjanes area is expected to face ongoing volcanic activity for many years, potentially lasting for centuries.

However, the expected eruptions are not likely to lead to the same kinds of disruptions experienced during the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. That incident resulted in ash clouds drifting across Europe and led to the cancellation of around 100,000 flights worldwide.