Big News - Land Uplift Confirmed in Iceland's Largest Caldera

InSar data has confirmed 4cm land uplift in the Torfajökull Caldera and it is of course big news that the largest caldera in Iceland seems to be getting ready for the first eruption since the year 1477. I have therefore changed my travel plans for the rest of the summer, in need more footage from this region in addition to all the other video tasks i have in order to make the most from my upcoming updates about this region.
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[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

Big news and breathtakingly beautiful views - you never disappoint!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much :)

[@adamzimmerman6660]

Mr. Gylfi, this video is getting a lot of views, and your subscribers are growing steadily. Congratulations! You produce quality content, and you deserve it.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton, I have growing video stock that helps me a lot, and a new drone soon :)

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

🌱🌏💚 KiaOra. Hellooo and greetings from New Zealand.

[@JustIcelandic]

Greetings to New Zealand :)

[@sigisoltau6073]

Hi. Greetings from Namibia.

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

@@sigisoltau6073 KiaOra! Greetings to Namibia!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Any uplifting or increased thermal activities should carry more importance where tectonic plates are pulling apart,as opposed to subduction. I'm wondering if volcanic eruptions follow a pattern (geological time) , moving along the fault line,or just randomly? Does a major eruption remove pressure for a while, or is it followed by more activity?👍🌏

[@Peter_S_]

If you want to know more about the mechanics, search for the term 'magmatic intrusion'. There is always new pressure from tectonic movement but you'll find less of the localized 'hot spot' activity you find in Hawaii and Yellowstone and places like that because of the complex intersection of plates and plate movements. Much of the country is a hot spot. It's a big area of much activity with a preference for activity along fault lines.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@JustIcelandic]

I have to admit that i'm way better with ISO and shutter speed and there are others that can do this answer way better than me :)

[@Vulcano7965]

Volcanic eruption can follow a pattern, when you have a long term, stable system fueling it. We might see something with the recent Fagradalsfjall eruption sequence. But unfortunately our earth is very dynamic, even on short time scales. That's why you can never say an eruption is "overdue". This gets especially more complicated for explosive eruption where the magma has to go through differentiation first such as Torfajökull.

[@ZebaKnight]

It looks as if the mountain behind Landmannalaugar has been eroded by what I imagine was a huge flood. If that is what happened, it's scary to think that the "main tourist spot" in that area could again be swept clean. Thanks for this and all the other excellent videos you've made. They're beautiful and thought-provoking. Your narration sets the complex landscape in historical and geological contexts. Thanks!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton, hope to bring back lots of footage from the there :)

[@suehuff8065]

This is very exciting news, Gylfi, please be safe while crossing those rivers. I look forward to hearing your observations and seeing your footage as the adventure continues... :)

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Will do :)

[@pixelpeter3883]

If there is rhyolite involved around or at Torfajökull, there's a big chance that a possible eruption will be rather explosive.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes so i hear, this is fabulous region and i would like to check out Hrafntinnusker as well, there is no way to be guessing where it could erupt now, so the task for me is to cover as much area as i possibly can with the drone.

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@JustIcelandic Have a safe trip! :-)

[@sigisoltau6073]

Yeah that can't be good. I don't want to be that doom and gloom guy, but eruptions involving rhyolite magma are rather explosive, unless the gas escapes before the eruption starts, then it produces some rather thick lava flows. But that doesn't always happen.

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

​@JustIcelandic My ears pricked up at the word "rhyolite"... thats not a tourist eruption... nope it is not.

[@ginac733]

@@JustIcelandic Thank you, you are one really smart man!! You know your Country and all the 🌋🌋🌋's. Much love, i appreciate you...from USA 🙋‍♀️❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

Just Icelandic, I have to say thank you for your videos, I love them all!

[@JustIcelandic]

I'm so glad to hear that and greetings from Iceland 😊

[@petramaas8574]

Thank you for the update. Never a dull moment in Iceland, but I sure hope there will not be an eruption like the one that caused the large caldera. Have a good trip 👍

[@JustIcelandic]

I find it very difficult to try to understand what is going on there because it is so complicated system, but i will do my best to have a great trip, and thanks 👍

[@Aztesticals]

​@@JustIcelandicdoes it s2em like essentially this will depend on how long it takes to erupt. An eruption soon is lightly or non explosive as not much pressure had built up. But for every couple months more and more gas builds. Unless fumerol3s allow sufficient venting hut that usually doesn't happen

[@RoxnDox]

A hotspot can be large enough to supply magma to a wide area. If you look at the 3D modeling of the plumbing underneath Yellowstone, you see magma chambers are a complex mess. No reason it would be any different under Iceland. You can almost guarantee that there’s a magma chamber feeding the caldera, not a direct mantle plume, because of the rhyolitic composition. Rhyolite is a high-silica magma, and you get those by sitting underground long enough to differentiate as iron and manganese rich crystals form and settle out. Or by starting with partial melting of a sub ducted slab, which you don’t get at a diverging boundary of course.

[@JustIcelandic]

This i why i didn't learn geology :) ISO and Shutter Speed is way easier :) and thank you very much for your input :)

[@RoxnDox]

@@JustIcelandic Gylfi, I think you have picked up a lot of practical geology since you started covering the volcanoes. 👍🌋 But yeah, it can get into a crazy amount of information sometimes…

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

And then you might get magma mixing after differentiation, with a new volatile content, and watch out.

[@videotrexx]

"Exhaust system got a bit exhausted".... your humor never ceases to entertain me!

[@JustIcelandic]

😊 always welcome

[@RusselSprouts1]

I simply cannot wait to come back to Iceland someday. It's not even about the eruptions! I just love it.

[@JustIcelandic]

Always welcome to Iceland 👍

[@williebeamish5879]

You should move there. Life is short.

[@RusselSprouts1]

@@williebeamish5879 if I thought I could convince my spouse, I’d be heading for it. The near-polar night is kind of a deal breaker. I’ll keep it as my widowed-or-disappear plan.

[@williebeamish5879]

@@RusselSprouts1 Sounds good. Any plan is better than none at all, most of the time.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@RusselSprouts1They make those lights for people with SADD. My grandma had that, and nearly went nuts the one winter she had to spend in Boston (before they knew it was a thing). Apparently it’s really effective for people who have to get up at 4am for work, too. I should think the benefits would be well worth it; she’d really thrive in that kind of culture (gauging from your comments).

[@favoriteblueshirt]

Gylfi, just a quick tip, whatever way you approach the Landmannalaugar region, try and avoid the North part of the F208 use the F225 instead. The road is horrific, too much transport from tourist coaches has badly rutted this road and it is a hour of hell. Don't ask me how I know. I love the graphics from CNES/Airbus, Maxar. I tried to find out how much it cost to use but was unsucessful. But it's a great feature of your videos. And money well spent. Thanks.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for the tip, will skip the 208 this time, the 225 is better for sightseeing and close to Hekla, I need that detour... but I have a tip for you, the Google feature is free but you need to apply for Google Earth Studio and the rest is easy :) and greetings from Iceland :)

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

@@JustIcelandic From Google Earth Studio (GES) FAQ: "Can I use Earth Studio for commercial applications?" We currently do not offer a license to use Google Earth imagery for commercial applications. This includes using Earth Studio content without attribution. How can (GES) be used in monetized videos then? I am genuinely curious.

[@Chris.Davies]

Nice smooth use of Google Earth Pro. Are you using a Space Navigator - the 3D controller? I love mine for 3D stuff. It is so intuitive. And beautifully smooth. Edit: I just watched the Netflix series Katla, and I absolutely enjoyed it!

[@renater.540]

Awesome footage of an awesome landscape in an awesome country! Thank you for sharing and for keeping us updated. Looking forward to anything you will be presenting and curious what will happen next. All the best from Germany

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for watching and greetings to Germany :)

[@renater.540]

@@JustIcelandic Thank you 😊

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

Das hätte ich nicht besser sagen können. Das ist toll am Internet, das man direkt mit Menschen vor Ort sprechen kann. Ich mag diesen Kanal auch sehr. Seid Jahren inzwischen. Greetings from Germany, too!

[@palantir135]

Good evening Gylfi, Are all the volcanic systems on Iceland waking up one after another? Hotspots don’t move as far as I know but the plate above it does. We’ll be eager waiting for your footage but stay safe. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@JustIcelandic]

I have to say that Torfajökull looks way more like a "hot spot" to me than the ice filled caldera Bárðarbunga :) but it's right that there are so many systems showing activity now, way more than usual i have to say.

[@Deb-vu7gk]

All Icelands Volcanoes seem to be waking up. Worrying.

[@bartjes2509]

Thanks for sharing Gylfi. I've been to Fjallabak, Landmannalaugar 5 times now and also hiked the Laugavegur on one of those visits. Weather has been 50/50 blue skies and moody and probably difficult to predict days in advance. It is an amazing region which I enjoy visiting most of all of Iceland. I found I don't care too much what weather it is there although sunset and sunrise photography and droning require no fog... A couple of weeks ago I wanted to climb Blahnukur mountain for sunset / sunrise (only 4h apart) but it was too cloudy and spent the evening in the geothermal pool instead

[@JustIcelandic]

It's obvious that you truly know how to get the most from my country :) and i respect that....welcome back anytime :)

[@bartjes2509]

@@JustIcelandic Thanks, Yes, I've been travelling to Iceland 5 times now since 2017 but I guess locals like yourself know also good spots that aren't tourist infested yet. My trip including the volcano visit was certainly not my last.

[@lynnej7219]

Stay safe on your next trip

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome👍

[@jenteale]

Hello from the Great Lakes of Michigan, USa. Looking forward to videos to come, and 'Thank You'

[@JustIcelandic]

Greetings to the Great Lakes of Michigan :)

[@ojonasar]

Was at the eruption sight on 30 July, what an experience. I picked up a hitchhiker about a week later in the west fjords - he said he had been there also. His description of the sounds told me for certain that he had been there.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you liked it :) always welcome

[@sigisoltau6073]

Any volcanic area that can produce a large eruption, or one that can produce a explosive eruption that threatens nearby towns or cities, or a much larger area like what happened in 2010 should be monitored closely. Also, since hotspots can be large, in terms of volume and area, it's possible that the Icelandic hotspot could be under both volcanic areas, with them being on the edges, possibly. Or with the Bardabunga being on the center of the hotspot and the other near the edge.

[@JustIcelandic]

Always welcome :)

[@scottramos7949]

Is it possible that the chain of islands that continue on to the southwest, and is in line with the complex are related? Perhaps a continuation of the zone off coast?

[@JustIcelandic]

islands have been coming and going there, the ocean takes them often back and i dont expect Iceland to grow in that direction :)

[@vronw5782]

Best wishes from the 🇬🇧 just packing ready for the road trip 😊 can't wait to see the footage pray 🙏 for good weather for you .. ❤😊

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank a ton :) the summer light tends to be too soft for my taste so i'm hoping to be able to play around a bit, spent way more time than i planned in front of the computer this summer, but then, we just got an eruption 😊

[@Firebuck]

"First and foremost I'll be chasing light, hoping to get lucky." Sounds like a wonderful life!

[@JustIcelandic]

Could be when I have a good income model fully developed, until then it's just work, work work :) but it's always great to get out of the house with the cameras :)

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

Do you know something about Skaldbreid volcano, I do not spell it right, but there are new earthquakes , too! Think this area belongs to our beloved little volcanoes for some reasons.

[@JustIcelandic]

It's a mystery, at first it was explained as intraplate earthquakes, but the word magma is popping up more often now so it's a priority for me to get footage from there to use in updates later on.

[@robertcoplin2830]

Beautiful country. Thanks as always for the work and time you have invested here. Take care and be safe.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 👍

[@jim.franklin]

Well, its just possible the world could get a rude awakening if the caldera uplift results in an eruption. Of the 12 recorded eruption since 9300BCE, 4 have been VEI6/7, the last. Around 2200BCE formed the current caldera. If you look at the eruptive history, which is still debated by the geophysical community, the average period between caldera forming eruptions is around 1900 years, with lesser eruptions about every 450 years, but with gaps up to around 1100 years. That means, if the complex is staying true to form, then a caldera forming eruption has, as an average, been due for around 600 years, but one may not happen for more than another 900 years. We simply lack the data to predict, with any certainty, when such complexes are likely to erupt, or how powerful that eruption may be. From a awe perspective, a caldera forming eruption would be a staggering event to behold and probe with modern instruments, but the human impact of such an event would be truly devastating, Iceland may be uninhabitable for a number of years, weather and flights around the northern hemisphere severally impacted for years due to volcanic dust lofted high into the atmosphere. This could potentially be amazing, and tragic at the same time.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much for this information, appreciated. There is a certain tendency in the Icelandic scientific community to hold back bad news, and this actually applies to the media as well, like the banking collapse in 2008 was partly the result of denial, and I sense a kind of denial when it comes the large volcanic systems. I think the best example is the coverage after the eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in 2010, which was a minor event, but a katle eruption could however be underway and it was foreign documentaries that got me going after the type of information of the kind I present here on the channel, or risk just a simple assessment, no matter how it looks. It's just a bit silly that i had to learn how extremely dangerous many of our system are from foreign filmmakers...

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

@JustIcelandic I comments below you answered: "I have to admit that i'm way better with ISO and shutter speed and there are others that can do this answer way better than me :)" Oh Gylfi, 🤷🏻‍♂ But that's the beauty of channels like yours, you bring the ppl. who do know about this together and we all learn from the interaction of your great camera work your questioning and the scenarios you present for our little 'discussions!' 🙂 💡. . . You are like the black hole that all the 'stars' and us lesser planets revolve around and are irresistibly bound to! 🤣

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton :) it took me a while to find my "approach" but it seems to be working or to share the fact that i dont know all, but curious enough to ask the questions :)

[@montylc2001]

When it blows.....yes WHEN, not IF...it's going to be a disaster not just for Iceland but Europe as well, effects felt worldwide. But maybe it will help cool of climate change.

[@JustIcelandic]

There is a tendency in the Icelandic science community to downplay our largest volcanoes although of course you can find scientists who approach the issues with the kind of realism that I want to see. I simply need to listen to more voices when it comes to this complicated system

[@JohnnyWednesday]

I'd love to live in Iceland - life here is far too noisy and warm

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome, it's not hot here for sure :)

[@schoolingdiana9086]

I agree, Johnny, and I’m in Seattle.

[@Jillysmom63]

Thanks! good video and be careful on your trip! So your exhaust system was exhausted lol pretty funny! I had a good laugh from that. I hope if it doesn't erupt it won't ruin those beautifully colored hills around that area if it does. Those are gorgeous! I know in south America they have some hills very similar all streaks of different colored minerals like that from old volcanos. I think in Peru? ok, have fun! I will look forward to your next video when you return form your trip. I hope the weather cooperates and you get some good drone footage of that area.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, i'm packing now, up to Kjölur highland route this afternoon :) and the weather forecast looks fine :)

[@spocksdaughter9641]

OH dear???? No shortages of natural 'sic' disasters. Population in the area?? Hope you got some way to pack uour gear? The gardening wagons with 4 big ballon tires might help. They are hev duty.

[@JustIcelandic]

No super-jeep this time, just me, my Honda and shrimp sandwiches :) but the area is not populated

[@stenlarsenfinnsson8239]

What a scary video - but excellent! If we get the same energy as Lakagígar it will have an massive impact on north Europe and more. Obviously we are better today to deal with it but still...

[@JustIcelandic]

Just got back from lakagígar with new video already online, and much more to come :)

[@stephanieparker1250]

Scientists will be clamoring for your footage as all these locations change. Hopefully they will PAY YOU! 🥰🙌💫

[@JustIcelandic]

There will be no discount when it comes to the before footage :)

[@davidgriffiths7696]

The main Iceland hot spot, rising caldera, rhyolitic, could be like Krakatoa. Or a cute lava pool for the tourists from neighbouring magma channel.

[@JustIcelandic]

I have new video online now from the caldera

[@WhiteTiger333]

"There are many experts in Iceland and, luckily, they don't all agree". LOL! Sounds like exciting footage ahead.

[@JustIcelandic]

Hope so :)

[@dustinkoller6599]

Especially when it comes to rhyolite.

[@JustIcelandic]

👍

[@六工業のカービィ]

As far as I know, on calderas this big land can rise one or couple meters, but the eruption not happening still. I don't know the mechanics of the underground mollen rock gas, so I can't really judge how fast it's going to rise before eruption, either will it erupt spontaneously not growing much.

[@JustIcelandic]

This caldera is a fantastic task for the channel, I was there today with the drone :)

[@minimaker5600]

Well, I'm hoping it's Bardabunga that blows, because I LOVE to hear you say it!

[@JustIcelandic]

I'm more for the tourist erupting where i can get my camera near :)

[@IngoWNoli]

3d underground magma tube simulation where can i find? or dont exists?like a map or so....

[@JustIcelandic]

I do so wish i had one :)

[@annabee1984]

Hi Gylfi... regards from North Wales!

[@JustIcelandic]

Greetings to North Wales :)

[@annabee1984]

@@JustIcelandic 😀🙃

[@ruthkirk9287]

Have a wonderful tour! I'm really looking forward to seeing your videos XXXXX

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!!

[@einarlauritzen1602]

If it ,somehow, should get too heavy, you can always come back home to us, your old cousins in Norway.

[@JustIcelandic]

We know we have fantastic cousins in Norway that would for sure help us, and greetings from Iceland :)

[@quantumcat7673]

What I like about Iceland is the adventure side of hikes and off road trip.

[@JustIcelandic]

I agree :)

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

And waterfalls.

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

yep, standing by to stand by here ! Just got back from the supermarket and have stocked up on treats / munchies etc.

[@JustIcelandic]

One should always be ready for a show here in Iceland :)

[@ragnapodewski4694]

It is always amusing, when some good scientists are discussing their own speciality and get fiery and are like warriors for a high truth.

[@JustIcelandic]

I'm sure they have plenty to talk about now :)

[@jacquelinecherry9914]

Thanks for all the updates ❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Any time!

[@hreader]

Best of luck with your photogrpahy - I hope the weather behaves! Do you know what's going on under the Reykjanes peninsula as your map seemed to be showing rather a lot of recent earthquakes? Another thing I couldn't help noticing from what look like panoramas based on Google Earth - or a drone at airplane altitude! - was the diminishing icecaps. Not a good omen, especially as I live in a seaside town most of which is at altitude zero to 3 or 4 metres!

[@JustIcelandic]

The Reykjanes peninsula adventure in 2023 is not over, i will be there soon with the thermal drone so i will do a good video from there soon.

[@Davidg6371]

Thank you for another great video - these volcanos may need some drone work!

[@JustIcelandic]

I agree, this region is not the easiest, but wow how beautiful it is :)

[@XRandonymnityX]

If the plate is diverging more quickly now there then that means the North American plate is moving westward. This also means that more pressure is being applied to Juan de fuca subduction zone on the West Coast of the U.S. an equilibrium must be kept. If one side is moving....

[@JustIcelandic]

At least i can say the the seismometers in Iceland are telling us a story of something very unusual. the norm here might be a bit abnormal, but this year is heading off the charts

[@michaelripley4528]

Exciting💯 What car do you have? Many Iceland cars are Toyota 4x4 ? - Have seen the Toyota Tundra with those massive tires😋 You guys have some awesome cars! And driving in your terrain and those Remote dirt roads, Take a reliable car!💯

[@JustIcelandic]

Honda CR-v 4x4 - Got it because of the low fuel consumption since i tend to do long tours but it's a bit to small for many of the highland rivers so it's gonna be a bit tricky to make this work out

[@michaelripley4528]

@@JustIcelandic Honda make great cars as Well - I Guess you Will figure something out if needed… 👌🏻💯 You could drive close to a Big rental car, and spare your own for a day or two🤷🏼‍♂️ That might even be cheaper, than trashing your Honda… Maybe a sponsor car and some awesome footage driving thru rivers and stuff?? 🤩 And great for your Channel 💯 (Edit) Oh just googled car rental Iceland! Seems its very expensive 🫣 Found a landcruicer 💸!!! And that might even be to small as Well…🤷🏼‍♂️ You need a bigger drone👉🏻🚁😃

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

@@michaelripley4528 He has a friend with a large truck they took out already this year.

[@michaelripley4528]

@@sgtbilkothe3rd Yeah team up Marvel on that trip😎

[@luciansatmarean75]

What road are you planning to take to get to Torfajökull? Just came back from my 6th trip to your beautiful country, I took F208 south from Vik to Landmannalaugar, it was one of the most beautiful roads I have seen.

[@JustIcelandic]

It will pend a bit on weather, i might do Veiðivötn first, then Landmannalaugar and end in Vík, but since i'm alone this time, i will drift a bit, chase light conditions and such :)

[@luciansatmarean75]

Awesome plan,Gylfi! hope you get some nice lights and conditions!

[@pauljames5281]

How common is it for so much activity going on at the same time. All seems very active at the moment. Many thanks.

[@JustIcelandic]

This is unusual I have to say, it's always some movements but this is not the norm we see now..

[@TalRohan]

fascinating place you live in sir, have you ever done any prospecting, with so much volcanism there are I am sure some juicy mineral specimens to be found. Thankyou for sharing

[@JustIcelandic]

I would love to do gold prospecting :) gold has been confirmed in Icelandic sold but I'm sure there are less than 20 metal detectors in the country :)

[@TalRohan]

@@JustIcelandic thats the beauty of prospecting geologically rather than with a detector, you can often find it by association with other minerals and in very easily alluvial deposits. I reckon you could find some of the right quartz types and do a crush then pan it out to find it

[@Paul_C]

Today I watched a video about the wandering North pole. He actually said magma is on the move from Canada towards Siberia. I'll link the video in response to this. Lately I have little success link other videos.

[@Paul_C]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3KsZXyvj99oj80

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome

[@adamzimmerman6660]

What's causing the glacial outburst that's flooding the Skafta River ?

[@JustIcelandic]

Actually nothing unusual, here is an old update from me covering the same thing :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooraYnV9a9-MbNE

[@adamzimmerman6660]

@@JustIcelandic I see, just pockets of water escaping the glacier.

[@patbrain913]

Safe trip, be careful, but enjoy yourself, Kind regards from London

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you and greetings to London :)

[@craigmccann1028]

Offshore SW of the Reykjanes peninsula! What do you see?

[@JustIcelandic]

The island Eldey, and often some action on the seismometers

[@Trex531]

Great and very interesting information, thank you! Look forward for those beautiful shots and more news!

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@johanwallbom6861]

May we see Askja, Torfajökull and another 🌋 this year? Exiting times for sure 😊🙏💚🌋

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes wow things are really strange around here....

[@johanwallbom6861]

@@JustIcelandic i feel a big change in the air all over the world when it comes to our beautiful vulcanos. Many cycles stopping and starting 💚🌍💚

[@stephanieparker1250]

Starts out the video with a breathtaking aerial view.. rain falling in the distance.. ❤❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@dustinkoller6599]

Given that there's a history of violent eruptions at this particular volcano. Out of curiosity I wonder if this would be capable of producing a vei 7 eruptions.

[@JustIcelandic]

VEI 6 in Bárðarbunga was the largest VEI categorised eruption we know of, it was in 1477 when the Torfajökull system erupted as well. VEI7 seems not possible in Iceland

[@joostprins3381]

Wow an automatic system against the rise of the sea level.

[@JustIcelandic]

Exactly :)

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

Have a great adventure, I hope you get the weather and light you need. I think there could be some truth in Torfajökull being on or near the centre of the Icelandic system, I had previously always wondered how Katla could be so powerful, when it appeared almost isolated from where main centre was supposed to have been. There is so much more to discover.

[@JustIcelandic]

I was filming in the Torfajokull caldera, Laki and Eldgjá and more places this week....Big show soon

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

@@JustIcelandic That's a lot of work, you'll need a holiday when you get home.

[@Cohowarren]

Have they made any mapping of the magma chambers??

[@JustIcelandic]

Cant say now, it's hard to find info about this system in a format that I understand, but ii will dive deeper soon

[@juliocean1331]

Thank You for the update, great commentary and amazing images. Always much appreciated. Another interesting area to watch. Stay safe on your travels. 🌋🙏

[@JustIcelandic]

Much appreciated and always welcome :)

[@toady..9833]

looking forward to the updates 👍

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 👍

[@gioelemacchioni2842]

Is the area generally safe now ro visit as tourists?

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it is, the land uplift started in June

[@pbcoupons]

While an eruption now may not follow the “years between eruptions “ pattern. At this time our earth is experiencing a reduced magnetic shield as well as shifting magnetic poles. I haven’t heard scientists calculate in this once in 6 or 12,000 year events. Love your videos. My evening routine in 2021/22/23 was to watch the Iceland and Hawaii volcanoes after dinner. Loved watching the summer night sky in Iceland!

[@brucetidwell7715]

That's an interesting connection. I have read about both of those things. I seems like the shifting poles, in particular, could possibly have some kind of impact on volcanic activity. I suspect that is something that geologists don't have enough information to even speculate on.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :) this is all very complicated up there but when i come back with some footage, i might try to get an expert so explain my findings :)

[@pst_uk]

Thanks for the update and the always spectacular video- safe trip!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 👍

[@jforce91]

I think (armchair expert) that it's probably "normal" caldera behaviour. We had 12cm of uplift at Taupo volcano without an eruption, and calderas around the world can rise and subside without any eruption eventuating.

[@JustIcelandic]

As an armchair expert my self :) i'm often trying to read between the lines when our "other experts "comment. In this case, i noticed a volcanologist turn on like never before, this looked serous to him while others were more easy about this. There have been some minor inflation/deflation chapters there but as far as i can understand, this is way more than usual so the experts want more equipment up there.

[@the1greko]

Keep safe Greetings from Portugal

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you and greetings to Portugal :)

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

Gylfi, Do a study on the Yellowstone Caldera in Wyoming Hot Spot and how that works! If there is one there and one in Antarctica, then there's got to be more elsewhere too!! Since the Earth is losing its magnetic field, we should be seeing more eruptions!!!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and greetings from Iceland

[@MarkRLeach]

How appropriate, MAGMA was todays Wordle word! Question: how *chemically* does hot spot lava differ from mid Atlantic plate spreading lava? There must be differences. I know that low silica makes the lava runny (low viscosity), but there must be other differences as well. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, this one will bring foreword every hard question in the book :)

[@MarkRLeach]

But, different types of volcano give different types of lava. Therefore, the types of lava can be used to distinguish the different types of volcano. There are two distinct types of volcanism in Iceland (as I understand matters), the mid-Atlantic splitting type and the hot spot type. I had always assumed that the Reykjanesfólkvangur volcanism was from the hot spot, but this video (and the information that the Bárðabunga is the hot spot) makes me think otherwise. Can you ask your experts at the university??? Thanks!

[@brucetidwell7715]

Is it correct to assume there will be some relatively smaller new cone formed rather than that entire giant caldera opening up? Even though, I don't suppose a caldera would exist there if there hadn't been a time when it did. That would impact weather all the way around the planet!

[@JustIcelandic]

It's i general expected that this might be a "moderate eruption" but we must however be aware of the forces there where the Bárðarbunga meets the Torfajökull system, it's a marriage from hell in a way and there are some mighty stories there from the past: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Ej%C3%B3rs%C3%A1_Lava

[@normaparfitt2614]

Take it easy in the back country

[@JustIcelandic]

Will do :)

[@travellinglight77]

Love the footage, and updates, Gylfi, and all the best with your new road tour, and good weather.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, the first tour video is now online :)

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

Enjoying the channel 😎👍

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad to hear it 👍 and welcome

[@aoilpe]

A comment for the algorithm

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@therange4033]

At least those near it will never suffer!

[@JustIcelandic]

This is far away from inhabited areas, and its not a coincidence :)

[@therange4033]

HiyaWant to ask what your comment meant? I smell a Conspiracy?@@JustIcelandic

[@bingsballyhoo711]

I wonder what the uplift threshold is for them to be seriously worried? Have fun on your trip!

[@JustIcelandic]

The uplift threshold hasn't been mentioned at all but i know that scientists have asked for money to place more equipment up there so they seem very serious about this

[@CadTrii234]

Travel safe. Looking forward to seeing what you return with.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you, this will be interesting :)

[@benverdel3073]

Nice. But I'll seriously start to worry for you when the ice melts suddenly like on the lake of ""askjval"" or something like that. Keep up the good spirit and looking forward to some more news.

[@JustIcelandic]

The ice did actually meld suddenly last winter :) but then the lake froze over again

[@000fisherman]

Seriously go and Thermal Cam Bardabunga. She is next!!!!!!

[@JustIcelandic]

Bárðarbunga has a thick ice cap :) but u will take the thermal drone with me on this trip and i have plenty of tasks for it

[@Datokah]

Thanks for yet another fascinating and informative video about one of the most geologically interesting places on the planet. If the caldera were to erupt (as it has done historically) what impact might it have on life on the island (and further afield, into Europe)?

[@Verndadur]

Translated text from Icelandic article...There are signs of extremely powerful prehistoric explosive eruptions in the system that have produced up to 20 km3. of lava. The caldera seems to have subsided in the biggest eruptions, but it fills up again just as fast

[@JustIcelandic]

The great Þjórsá lava originated nearby those volcano junctions, the largest flood field on earth from historic times: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Ej%C3%B3rs%C3%A1_Lava

[@Datokah]

Thanks for responding. Iceland is high on my bucket list of countries to visit. It looks an amazing place. I look forward to any follow up videos you might post. Stay safe, have fun.@@JustIcelandic

[@18robsmith]

Have a safe road trip. Looking forward to seeing some of the results of it.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@laynelair2233]

You are staying busy my friend. Big plans for the near future! Keep up the great work! 😁✌️😎👍☕

[@JustIcelandic]

That's the plan✌️😎

[@nigeltrew795]

Thank you for all your updates. I am finding all your posts very interesting and clear to understand. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@janpalsson8935]

Pole shift will pull the lava around,magnetic field is weakening.. This will effect everything on earth

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome

[@jacquelinecherry9914]

Hope your keeping well Gylfi, looking forward to the next video, hope you had a exciting trip 🌋

[@JustIcelandic]

New one online now and welcome back :)

[@yomogami4561]

good luck on the tour gylfi do you have a solar powered generator to recharge the drones if you're on the road in the wilderness? just curious.

[@JustIcelandic]

Solar energy in Iceland!!! yeah right 😊 i have a drone car-charger that keeps on rescuing me, but the wilderness is a problem, and thanks :)

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

@@JustIcelandic Well maybe in June/July it would work...I remember going hiking at midnight there, we didn't realize how late it was.

[@chesterfieldthe3rd929]

Seems dangerous

[@JustIcelandic]

New video online now, just got back from the caldera

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Thanks again! :)

[@JustIcelandic]

Always welcome :)

[@ellyraborn007]

Takk, for your information, love it! All my family & friends are their, be safe!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you and welcome

[@lauraalicewatt]

safe travels!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 👍

[@wayneparkinson4558]

Get to the back of the queue of potential extinction events for there plenty of alternatives

[@JustIcelandic]

I'm actually not there :) but this is a big system and a good reason to stay alert

[@helenthegrey6662]

Safe travels and good luck with the weather

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton and greetings from Iceland :)

[@user-Carrie69Wales]

Wow 1477!

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

Gylfi, The PayPal link in your description is not live for some reason. Thanks for the update regarding Torfajökul Caldera.

[@JustIcelandic]

Hi :) it should work, could be some PayPal issue but you can also use my email adresss, channel name at gmail :) With thanks from Iceland :)

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

@@JustIcelandic Got it thanks.