🇮🇸EVACUATED IN ICELAND (THIS TURNED SERIOUS - FAST!)

We book our first night in Grindavik, near an active volcano showing sings of eruption in Iceland! We get emergency evacuated to a safe house, after being awoken at midnight and 1400 earthquakes struck the area in 24 hours!
We felt a couple of huge earthquakes before we went to sleep, and could feel that they were getting more intense!
This is our story, welcome to the world through our eyes.
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[@mreese8764]

"Escape with us" has a new meaning now

[@rebeccapierson5498]

I thought I was the only one with this kind of luck. I’m glad you filmed this, it really shows how scary it is to go through all of those earthquake’s and being evacuated in the middle of the night.

[@Escapeists]

Thanks!

[@nancyturek1121]

Thank you for this real time depiction of what the folks in Grindavik are dealing with. I had the great fortune of vacationing in this spectacular country in May 2023. A dream come true. My heart breaks for the folks from Grindavik. Fingers crossed they will only need to repair some cracks in their roads and replace some broken dish ware. ❤❤❤

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou. Fingers crossed!

[@asbisi]

This was interesting. Your giggling at the earthquakes in the beginning, irritation when you were woken up to evacuate, then slowly realizing how serious the situation was - then appreciating that the situation for the people potentially losing their homes is much, much more serious than your inconvenience. ♥

[@josephcook2314]

Great video with a different perspective of how quickly our lives can change. Glad y'all made it out.

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot, just another incredible display of mother natures power

[@jpjh8844]

Just want to say, I've had travel issues and know they can be frustrating. I respect that you are looking at the bigger picture of what's going on and not being displaced

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot for your kind words

[@equarg]

@@Escapeists Just stay safe, keep an eye out, use common sense, be polite, and understand the circumstances. I had a strange nightmare as a kid involving trying to warn two guys to flee their van (sleeping in it), a lava flow was coming! Then my brain fast forwarded, one guy did flee, the other did not. He was sleeping when the lava hit, woke up half burned, looked around confused, saw his burned body, and died screaming in agony. Over 20 years and still remember this dream.

[@ebo360]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m an obsessive observer of Icelandic volcanoes, so I’ve been watching this develop for the last 2 weeks. When things started getting crazy Saturday I was absorbing it all through live cams, chat groups, and news reports. But your first hand experience of the evacuation really brings it down to earth. I’m glad you 2 understood you were there as visitors, and that the consequences for the locals around you were very significant. As I write this the town is still empty, but the damage is still just cracks in roads and buildings. Unfortunately the outlook is not good. I’ve been to Grindavik myself, and hope this turns out for the best, but expect the worst. Safe travels to the 2 of you. May your nights be less shaky in the future.

[@Escapeists]

Thats a lovely message. Thankyou so much! Hopefully mother nature spares Grindavik..

[@pamelatify]

Thinking of you and all the people in the town of Grindvick from here in northern California. Be safe and God Bless! 🙏

[@Escapeists]

Much appreciated. Thankyou

[@dariak7496]

I am a resident of Grindavik and I came across this film by chance, it brought out a lot of emotion in me seeing the last moments of bustle city. We never returned to our homes again and that night changed our lives forever. ..

[@rileyuktv6426]

I’m worried for the Elves

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

Especially with Christmas coming and all the preparations they've made...

[@equarg]

Human communities and lava don’t mix well. Saw a picture of the gulf course. Yea. Evacuation was a good call regardless what happens. Edit. The new hazard is a sudden few foot tall (?) vertical lifted section of ground in front of collapsed earth. Oh, the cracking roads and a house slowly splitting in half is also a good reason to get everyone out of town. Even if nothing happens, sudden road hazards and possible Home collapse is enough of a reason to get everyone out! Also, this is a vacation you will NEVER FORGET!

[@LilyGazou]

I’d rather be in Iceland for an earthquake than Seattle. The people seem totally organized and kind.

[@Escapeists]

The people here are some of the kindest we've ever met. We have met so many Icelandic people throughout our short time here, they are truly wholesome people.

[@norasummers6877]

Wow, this is so unsettling and stressful prayers to all Grindavic residents and all their pets, thanks for the info great video, new subby here from Aussie, keep safe and God bless you both🙏🤍

[@Escapeists]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@geofffitz1497]

"Gonna sleep on the floor?" Yes. Welcome to the real world.

[@Escapeists]

Thankfully there were beds! The red cross were amazing, those people are true heroes, couldn't thank them enough.

[@AlmaGumundsdottir-gz1ik]

Thanks to you. All the rescueteams here in Iceland are our pride. All volunteers working closely with scientists and authorities. We have no army/navy but we have the best rescueteams. You are living a big happenings. Enjoy my kids. From Reykjavik.

[@Gizathecat2]

Nice bit of “man on the street” citizen journalism! Stay safe and enjoy history being made just under your feet!😮

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot!!

[@nicholasstokes8330]

Thanks for allowing us to share your experience. Those quakes were amazing. Mother Nature is incredible.

[@Escapeists]

No worries!

[@fayekeller7411]

Prayers for everyone to be safe this is not something that's minor this is a deadly volcano and I'm sure that it's going to care things apart.

[@JuliaHarrisx]

Hey guys. Hope you are safe and well. Your KZbin has been mentioned on a live watch site for the volcano so expect a fair bit of traffic your way.

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou

[@JohnGotts]

Thanks for providing a first-person report of the situation on the ground. Maybe you can stay for a few days and help any natives you run into who are in distress?

[@Luredreier]

14:11 So most of the time the magma just seeps up then solidifies without reaching the surface, and that was what was originally expected. Then a vulcanic eruption southwest of the Blue Lagoon was expected. Then the magma stayed put for a while and the earthquakes died down, but suddenly the magma manages to force its way through new cracks upwards, eastwards and northwards to a fissure that erupted perhaps two thousand years ago, so a eruption was expected north of Grindavík. Unfortunately the magma forced the fissure to expand south just under Grindavík and past it into the sea. Indeed the elderly home was essentially split in half from what I understand. A eruption may occur *anywhere* along the fissure. If it's south of Grindavík in the sea it might be a explosive eruption and lead to disruptions in flights etc. And potentially even Tsunamis. Not exactly great for the harbour of the fishing village nor the buildings. The eruption could potentially happen *inside* the village... That would probably destroy it... It could happen just north of the village, that would øead to lava flowing south towards the village, potentially destroying a lot of buildings, potentially even the harbour (something that would be devastating for the economy of what's after all a fishing village). The best case scenario is a eruption to the north where the lava will flow north around the mountains and down against the defensive dikes around the Blue Lagoon. If lucky that could potentially lead to very little destruction.

[@Escapeists]

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Here in Los Angeles wishing you guys luck and safety.

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou so much!

[@msv6620]

God bless and kudos to the folks that took their pets with them

[@carolyncouch4094]

Thank you for this video. You make it so real. I can't believe this happened to you and on your first night. Stay safe.

[@Escapeists]

Thank you!

[@tomcatt9875]

This guy is hysterical ; we just got back from there ,kidding aside ....good luck to all the Icelandic folks

[@caseylwr]

Stay safe guys !

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou! we will try!

[@Rosiecheaqs]

I find you guys hilarious to watch. The way Nat is like ‘those blueberry’s look nice’ whilst there’s food falling off the selves 😂

[@garyjennyfrost9485]

I agree with @josephcook2314. This gives us another important perspective on what is happening there. I've seen some Facebook pictures showing some massive damage in Grindavik where parts of the road there are now impassable. I'm glad everyone was able to get out safely, and hopefully, no rocks got anyone else.

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot!

[@kimm6589]

In 2018, Hawai'i island lost a number of it's tourist attractions and a lot of homes and infrastructure from the rift zone eruption from Kilauea. Green lake was evaporated and filled with lava, and the tide pools on the coast were eliminated from the surface of the island. Hoping Iceland fares better. The earth is always creating and destroying... Thank you for this video.

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou for the information! Have a great day

[@MatildaMak]

Ach, väčšina z nás si ani nevie predstaviť tie pocity, čo zažívate... Ďakujem za zdieľanie, modlím sa, aby ste to v zdraví vydržali a všetko sa na dobré obrátilo ❤️

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou for your prayers! The people here are so lovely

[@arctic_haze]

@@Escapeists I join the prayers. The message was in Czech or Slovak and being Polish I was able to get the gist of the meaning. Yes, let's hope it will turn for the best... somehow.

[@patriciaperry2028]

Makes me want to cry actually

[@ridasz7954]

Stay safe ❤

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou!

[@gatedscs]

I wish you a safe and healthy future. Love from India!

[@Escapeists]

Stop, you're making me miss India!! Thanks alot for your kind words my friend!

[@equarg]

(1:00) what you have there was a primary shock wave (p-wave) , followed by a secondary wave (s-wave). Experienced a 5.1 as a kid in Tacoma Washington. Mom thought the P-wave me me kicking a table almost spilling her hot-coco. She was about to scold me when the S-wave hit. See Mom! Not my fault!😅

[@Escapeists]

😂😂😂

[@slynskey333]

What an adventure

[@missymoonwillow6545]

The blue lagoon is man made. used to be a factory, a historical fact i recently learned from a native of iceland who cover's the seismic activity there in that region. Just Iceland is the channel. Glad you folks are out of harms way. This is why it's always good to be aware of our many earth changes, and to lean into the wisdom offered to us from geologists, and geological enthusiasts. The earth is always changing, and we along with it.

[@Escapeists]

Ahh! Very interesting! Thanks for sharing! This is the great thing about KZbin, we learn so much about the places we visit, just from the comments section!

[@katrinastewart5456]

The water in the Blue Lagoon is run off from the power plant that still exists in the area. The power plant provides hot water and heating to the peninsula, if I got this right. If the power plant is wrecked there will be no hot water or heating for the district, which is not good, considering the climate there and winter on its way.

[@Anonymousones1]

Better than dying by a hot lava cloud or lava explosion

[@Escapeists]

Damn straight!

[@mrvideomangeturallt152]

7:59 yoo thats my old school. It's so different and yet similar to when i was there!

[@Escapeists]

Cool!

[@SIC647]

I don't know when you planned to go home, but you should stay for at least a couple of days now, as they except the volcano to erupt within today or the next few days. That kind of experience is once in a lifetime!

[@Escapeists]

Well, our prebooked flight is supposed to be tomorrow morning! You're right though... A dangerous, but mad experience

[@TheMdw59]

Love your videos. You did say you wanted to see a real volcano going off.

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou so much! Yes i did! At the time, the town wasn't considered to be in danger though 😔 we're hoping it doesn't end up being destroyed!

[@makomagic4019]

i pray for each and every person being Affected by the Earthquakes . Please remember your mercy and Grace in Your Wrath Abba Father I Pray Lord Amen Amen

[@jodiegrace2849]

Thanks for filming this I hope everyone stays safe. Just subscribed from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot! Welcome aboard!!

[@proinnsiasoc]

😮 Great real-time video guys of the experience of being in Grindavik, Iceland as quakes intensify. ERUPTION fears are real.. Stay safe guys and get another video or 2 up before you leave. Subscribed 🤝😎

[@Escapeists]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katesommerville7217]

How refreshing,a sense of humour 😂 oh & we beat your asses in the cricket 🏏 I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly 😊😊 & that infrastructure damage is limited 😢 I’m returning in 9 weeks & very much looking forward to it.

[@Escapeists]

Thankyou for reminding me about the cricket... There is always next time 🤣 have fun on your trip!

[@NickMak-m2c]

"I love single beds" cuddle your baby man! not everyone is lucky enough to have a partner!

[@Escapeists]

Its all banter with us my friend 🙏🏼 We have a strange sense of humour.

[@bastogne315]

Tell that to Jason Corbet.😢

[@Escapeists]

@@bastogne315 That was dark, but funny 🤣🤣🤣👊🏽

[@kimm6589]

uhhh, she's not a baby.

[@NickMak-m2c]

@@kimm6589 It's American lingo

[@islandbirdw]

It’s my understanding the quakes are made by moving magma. One commenter mentioned the town was founded over a thousand years ago. My father used to do business there and the people are so interesting and genuinely friendly. I hope the eruption doesn’t destroy the town let alone the blue lagoon(arctic version) and it’s power station. I do believe they use a lot of geothermal energy there. Praying that the town will be spared

[@katrin896]

As an Icelander, I am so sorry you got caught up in all this, it's scary times here in Iceland.

[@Escapeists]

Don't be sorry, we're fine, its the Icelandic people from Grindavik that i feel sorry for... Fingers crossed we get a best case scenario here for them

[@fayekeller7411]

After the last big earthquake they changed the name of the place of the earthquake because it now is different I can't imagine them losing that beautiful location I'm glad that they dug a trencher on it and hopefully it will make sure the magma goes around it if it should come to the service from the geological stuff I've seen online it's close this many earthquakes in that straight line is wild That's the best way to say it If you haven't seen it yet go out and look at the websites

[@Escapeists]

I'll have a look! Thanks

[@patriciaperry2028]

Fascinating, Sorry for the citizens there though

[@johnxjen]

Great vid coverage. Sorry you went through this. We were there last month, amazing four days. When this dike lights off, going back. Lived on the old navy base back in 1994. Hope you end up going back. Subscribed!

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot! Welcome aboard! We actually managed to stay the whole time we had planned. It's really just the blue lagoon and grindavik (since friday night) that are in danger. The rest of the island is unaffected. Its an absolutely amazing country, isn't it!

[@robtalbot8060]

Stay safe both 👍

[@Escapeists]

Will do! Thanks alot

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Last time one blew, they banned flights cos of the dust going into jet engines

[@Escapeists]

Yeah, we're still here aswell lol

[@doddsalfa]

Never because of the Reykjanes peninsula

[@hettieyff4350]

I am thankful that you escaped but this was already mentioning weeks before that it could happen, so it was your choice to experience this adventure

[@Escapeists]

We booked this a while ago, and checked advisories before coming. They said they aren't advising against travel to Iceland and that an eruption is highly unlikely. Thanks

[@kimm6589]

The statistical probability was still low a couple weeks ago. This recent behavior just happened in the last few days. And the magma dike intrusion wasn't as far south as it is now. That literally happened in the last 24-48 hours.

[@curlysue3620]

18k views in 17Hrs. New subscriber. We are watching and waiting.

[@curlysue3620]

15hrs not 17hrs

[@Escapeists]

Welcome aboard my friend!

[@dbcooper7326]

I jad a swim in the Blue Laggon and a pool side few beers. Was amazing. Thoughts with the fold of Grindavik

[@trevor5146]

thanks for posting your video. I hope if there is an eruption that it happens away from the town (Grindavik) and the Blue Lagoon (was there in March 2023) and the lava is kept away. Stay safe

[@Escapeists]

I hope so too

[@jeanmay-millman4124]

That must have been scary ,take care and try and stay safe.👍

[@Escapeists]

Thanks!

[@slynskey333]

2 mins in im dead laughing 😂

[@Escapeists]

Awesome! 🤣🤣

[@pratnama]

maybe you're going to live an unique experience... be lucky to live it and safe! take car you both

[@vergakot]

You realize of course that you are living an adventure. A vacation you will never forget.

[@Escapeists]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@SoCo_Surfcasting]

Ahhh the Suzuki Jimny! Never again! 😂

[@Escapeists]

NEVER AGAIN INDEED!! 😂😂

[@SoCo_Surfcasting]

@@EscapeistsFor our second trip we got a Duster. Hope you all are safe. Selfoss is a beautiful town.

[@anafreire1716]

I suggest you name your blog as "Do not escape with us!"

[@Escapeists]

😂😂😂 thats a good one!

[@user-zk8ed4kd2b]

Do they have their own blankets or sleeping bags? If they are tourists, it doesn't seem like they would have brought these. I hope the shelter is warm enough for them,😊

[@Escapeists]

We are fine, thanks! Most of the island is actually entirely unaffected by this situation, its really just Grindavik and the blue lagoon that are in danger. We have since managed to do everything we planned to do on this trip.

[@debbyvibbert3177]

This must be terrifying. Are you experiencing earthquake tremors as well as potential volcano eruptions. Assuming also tsunami hits. God protect these potential victims. Where are you going now??? Snap. No sleeping bags looks like school auditorium ok just saw cots. Where are the people...

[@Escapeists]

We chose to go to the farthest away safehouse, (which is why it was not busy). Everyone else went to the safehouses closeby (Reykjavic and the airport).

[@kjartanB]

Selfoss is also far enough away that you don't feel the quakes. Only the biggest ones and then only slightly

[@user-zk8ed4kd2b]

How can they find their way to the shelter if they don't speak the language? I hope they are O.K.

[@richy5314rp]

Everyone speaks English here

[@grahamt5924]

I was booked at the blue lagoon on the 14th.

[@Escapeists]

Oh no! Hey man theres loads of hot springs here, some more natural ones too, i know of a really special one that we visited yesterday, if you want the name just let me know! Have fun! 🤙🏽

[@grahamt5924]

@Escapeists I have now booked Sky Lagoon, but a name or two of some near Reykjavik would be useful.

[@Escapeists]

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River Reykjadalur gönguleið Have a great time!

[@grahamt5924]

@@Escapeists thanks.

[@joannereval9286]

Dan Cake - hilarious - what a literal nightmare!!!

[@cincoy3679]

Did you leave.

[@richy5314rp]

If I see you in Selfoss I have to call you Dan cake 😂

[@Escapeists]

We're in Selfoss now! Hoping to see some Northern lights tonight 🤔

[@michaelhudecek2778]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dinsdaleseven1627]

I would blame The Home Office if i were you.

[@bastogne315]

Magma is the devils spunk!

[@OGParzoval]

I really hope this isn't some sort of ambulance chasing influencer BS, using up resources meant for locals just for a few clicks.

[@Escapeists]

Definitely not. We got out of there as soon as we could, devoured only a coffee and chose to go to the furthest away safehouse (hence why it is not busy). Thanks

[@benrush82]

You could have just hired one of the camper vans 🤷 it’s very common in Iceland

[@Escapeists]

Its alright, we only needed the bed for a few hours. There were plenty empty too, as we decided to go to the farthest away safehouse.

[@sundownerwhoopwhoop5016]

Omg what’s happening to the Dan cake dude keep us informed

[@Escapeists]

The Dan cake didn't survive bed time. 🥲😋

[@petershoobridge6476]

Bathroom outside ? Really ? Maybe the toilet but not the bathroom

[@russetmantle1]

Oh well, at least you got some Dan Cake. 😄

[@Escapeists]

😂😂😂 We look like typical stupid tourists there, absolutely oblivious to the severity of the situation... Watching it back we both laughed at how silly we look.

[@kimm6589]

@@Escapeists The term 'Dan Cake' is going to be ringing in my head all day from this video. lol

[@BLKBRDD]

4:32 you looks like you’ve been in an mma fight mate

[@Escapeists]

That takes me back..😂

[@Nine-Signs]

Why didn't you buy marshmallows? how often in your life will you get chance to roast one over magma 0.0 :P

[@joninagestsdottir5314]

❤😂😅😊

[@bastogne315]

Id find the magma flow and dive in. Be some buzz or maybe kayak down it.❤❤

[@Paul_C]

Why the hell would anyone fly into a possible disaster zone is beyond me. It might be the norm for a pair of British people, normal people would stay away and NOT be a possible burden on Iceland in a time where everyone is needed. Stupidity of this is beyond my understanding.😢

[@Escapeists]

Thanks alot!👊🏽

[@kimm6589]

Everywhere is a potential disaster zone. This is just an ignorant comment. People literally live there. Are they stupid as well? Disasters are rare. People weigh risks. Thanks not for your judgmental ass to decide.

[@TheVid54]

Couldn't have happened to more tiresome couple.

[@Escapeists]

Couldn't agree more!