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In 1973, Icelanders fought a volcano—and won
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In 1973, Icelanders fought a volcano—and won

So, back in 1973, the tiny island of Heimaey faced a volcanic eruption that threatened its very existence. The locals, led by physicist Thorbjörn Sigurgeirsson, came up with a wild plan to freeze the advancing lava by spraying it with cold seawater. It was a risky move, but it actually worked, slowing down the lava flow. With help from the U.S., they brought in powerful pumps to douse the lava, ultimately saving their town and their economy.
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