Dramatic footage shows road split apart in Iceland

Recently released staggering drone footage has shown deep crevices, massive cracks, and widespread damage to a road in Iceland.

Steam can be seen rising from cracks in the road.

The footage shows the deep crevices caused by seismic activity.

Authorities say rivers of lava flow a mere 800 metres below the surface – threatening to erupt at any time.

All roads into the town of Grindavik remained closed as earthquakes from volcanic activity continued in the area.

As many as 900 quakes reportedly occurred in the last 24 hours, with similarly high numbers recorded on previous days.