Iceland Volcano Updates | 4th Eruption in 4 Months!

Hello everybody!
The 4th eruption from the Svartsengi system in Iceland started on March 16th at 8:23 PM local time.
This is the most powerful eruption we've had yet in the ongoing eruptive period on the peninsula which has resulted in spectacular lava fountains on a roughly 4km long fissure.
The height of the fountains is greater than 100m over large parts of the fissure.
The precursor for this eruption, that is, the visible increase in earthquake activity, was basically nonexistent as just one minute after our experts warned of a "possible" magma intrusion, the eruption started.
The initial stages were also spectacular and were captured by the live-stream cameras in the area.
Grindavík is safe!
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Timestamps:
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News: 00:00
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Data and Details: 1:19
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Speculations and Predictions: Not in this video
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Sources:
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Vedur: www.vedur.is/
Mbl: www.mbl.is/frettir/
Vísir: www.visir.is/
Ruv: www.ruv.is/
Earthquake map: skjalftalisa.vedur.is/#/page/map
Vísindavefurinn: www.visindavefur.is/

[@RexPilger]

This geologist from the U.S. appreciates the maps -- most other channels provide information that provides locations that only Iceland people would know.

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, glad it came out nicely, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@EducatedSkeptic]

Agreed! The maps are clear, and for this retired geologist, also show clearly the relationship of these eruptions to those of previous years and generations! Double thanks! 👍🤩

[@richardthomas5362]

I am NOT a geologist but I am from the US, and I found your video VERY informative. The video of the eruption was NOT zoomed in much, thus showing the context of the eruption, and your maps are very clear - telling me where the eruption is compared to Grindavik and its level of threat. The "professional" news organizations just show a closeup of the lava fountain, which looks about the same as thousands of other lava fountains, and generic pictures of other things, like closed roads and emergency vehicles, but no maps. I guess they figure that, since we don't live there, we won't care. Then they wonder why they are going out of business.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

geology hub just reported well over 200m for some fountains. AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH for making this and providing the footage. You would NOT want to be anywhere near that fissure when it ripped open, escaping would be difficult.

[@Hliarmenn]

Wow, that's just so crazy to think. Yeah, definitely, it opened so violently 😬😂

[@jrkorman]

Had to recheck his video - he states at least 275m in height! [4:05] in the video. Must have been awesome to see!

[@nancycurtis7315]

I got lucky this morning. Caught the first notice on tablet. Their are a few good channels. Most are 3 days behind with computer generated voices, that keep repeating themselves throughout video. Then old pictures of volcanoes that are thousands of miles away. Ugh...

[@nancycurtis7315]

Opals, Volcanoes, cooking and wildlife. Nothing more to ever wish for. Sorry, I got blasted by bot for getting off track, but I did apologise for it. It's my brain doing its thing. Can't stay focused for long until reminded too. Sad, but true. 😒

[@plakor6133]

Plus the gasses will get ya.

[@malaprop12]

Excellent information! Thank you for this!

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, thanks for giving it a watch 😁

[@lostsoul1813]

I love Iceland. Ice and fire, spectacular waterfalls and bright green grass - what a beautiful land and what a great people live there! Miss Iceland every day.

[@sharonneil2118]

I think global warming the way it is you will have your own Iceland where you are now in a few years

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

I was there two weeks ago and had a fantastic time, so much so. I want to go back. People are so friendly

[@alq1967]

Funny accent... uno

[@lostsoul1813]

@@sharonneil2118 Did Greta told you so?)

[@cswan1541]

What spectacular footage! Earth never ceases to amaze me. Thank you so much for keeping the world informed. Florida USA

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, you're welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@Peter_S_]

This is the update I've been waiting for. Thank you for your excellent coverage!

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome!

[@brendasisco235]

Our granddaughter is stationed in Iceland at the U S Naval installation. These reports are so appreciated as we worry for her safety.

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, everything is fine and it's actually looking like there will be no damage to infrastructure at all so in a few hours, when it's over, it'll like nothing happened. Other than, of course, the humongous lava field that has now formed.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

Thanks so much for the update, and especially for "Let's look at the details!" So glad they have protective barriers already in place upslope from Grindavik - was watching live stream on another channel and it looked like it was headed directly towards the town, then started impounding against something and subsequently to be deflected away from the town. YOU showed us how and why this is happening. Thanks again! Take care, and stay safe!

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyyy, thank you so much for your comment and taking the time to watch 😁 Great to know the graphics were understandable

[@philmort1080]

Thanks for the informative update. Watching with interest from Sydney, Australia.

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayy, you're welcome. Thanks for tuning in 😁

[@timheavrin2253]

Been to Iceland twice in 1987 and 1992. A very beautiful place with a very resilient people. It's one of the most geologically active places on earth. It gives even Japan a run for that distinction. Hope the Icelanders are okay.

[@RogerWKnight]

1000 cubic meters per second translates to 70,000 acre-feet per day. 5 square kilometers translates to 1235 acres. If it is an average of 10 feet in thickness, we have over 12,000 acre-feet so far. In about 2 hours. That is a lot of new Iceland!

[@Hliarmenn]

Oh, yeah!

[@williammurray4008]

Crazy watching the start. Thanks for the updates.

[@cyberslayer1437]

Love your knowledge and passion. Exactly the kind of report I'm looking for. No nonsense and complete. Thank you!

[@subodhransal1138]

Thank you so much for showing this eruption and take care yourself

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, will do!

[@Suzy_Shearer]

Thanks for the great info and coverage!

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@Feenstaub66]

Vielen Dank für die spektakuläre Sichtweise auf den 4. Ausbruch und Deine informativen Erzählungen, Hliðarmenn! 🌋😊❤️

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, thank you so much!

[@maurasmith-mitsky762]

Thanks for the beautiful pictures of the lava.

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch 😁

[@watcherofstorms]

Incredible footage, thank you for the update. It is truly appreciated

[@adamtennant4936]

Spectacular footage!

[@cgage_01]

And it's still going even though it is reduced in volume. How they managed the flow with the berms is absolutely awesome. Saving Grindavik again is quite a feat. Looking forward to more images.

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, these barriers are doing wonders! Just so cool how fast they manage to build them

[@marieparson1565]

Prayers for Iceland!

[@christiroseify]

spectacular footage of the lava flow, you're still my favorite Island volcano reporting... All prayers for Grindavik... God be with you all...

[@Hliarmenn]

That's awesome to hear, thanks for watching 😁

[@RLSouza83]

​@@Hliarmennlook the Channel of teacher Leandro Ribeiro he explain about this subject in portuguese sure one hug from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@williamlloyd3769]

Great summation. Amazing to see earth ripped open an lava fountains

[@SheplerStudios]

Thanks again for another excellent update! Hope all remain safe during this and future eruptions.

[@maxhugen]

Scary yet beautiful at the same time. Iceland certainly deserves the title of the *"Land of Ice and Fire".* 👍🇦🇺 Great footage - and thanks for the maps as well.

[@aniwhitgift637]

Thank you so much for the update, your feedback is fantastic. Best regards from London. England.

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayy, thank you!

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

Wow! This was amazing to see and thank you do much for this outstanding footage! Goes to show everyone..that these things can really happen with hardly any forewarning. This is one of the biggest eruptions and can do quite a bit of damage considering the amount of lava. Thanks for this update, Hildarmenn!🌟

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, you're welcome Audrianna! This is definitely the biggest eruption of the 4 and it's crazy to think it has also reached the ocean in the south and the hit water pipe in the west.

[@swriley426]

Awesome amazing thank you good to see Mother Earth is alive

[@robertclymer6948]

Thank you Sir for this awesome video footage of the lava flows and fissures. Prayers for any one in harms way. Love and blessings from Michigan usa.

[@Hliarmenn]

You are very welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@FirstLast-iv2tc]

Thank you for showing us this amazing footage. Please be careful and God bless.

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome

[@crazyscott2646]

Thank you for your videos! They are most informative. Blessings and be safe.

[@mirage4014]

Guten Tag and Thank you for your update

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@juliedunlap4096]

Thank you for sharing all of this with us and keeping us informed! I believe there will be more output because the fissure is longer and the spouts higher. Thanks again from Highland California USA

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, definitely looks like it. Thanks for tuning in 😁

[@terrencegreen9560]

Spectacular start

[@Hliarmenn]

Really was

[@kylieb-p2515]

Thanks for this. Excellent coverage, as always. This footage is the best I've seen so far for this eruption.

[@scm0717]

Stunning videos. I was watching some of the live videos around 10 pm EST, and that lava was flowing fast. Thankfully those defense walls looked like they were doing their job around Grindavik.

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, crazy how much power was present during the initial stages.

[@Anne-LiseH]

Massive flow. Keep us updated.

[@Hliarmenn]

Will do!

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

Makes you re-evaluate the concerns of those complaining about building near the surf:) Magnificent photography, the power of nature never ceases to amaze. I'll be curious to see what happens during the next eruption, especially given the upcoming eclipse, not to mention the impending magnetic pole inversion.

[@Hliarmenn]

Would be crazy if we get an eruption that's larger than this one😬

[@evoxpop2088]

Iceland definitely has the most spectacular volcanic eruptions. Destructive, yes, but gorgeous display of watery lava fountains for 1 or 2 km for everyone to see.🎉 Thanks for sharing.

[@Hliarmenn]

Couldn't agree more!

[@phila3884]

This the best description of the actual location of the new fissure relative to the previous ones, and of likely flow patterns. One of the other channels even reported that this was not a "big" eruption. I know, it's a race to be the first, but still.

[@Hliarmenn]

Glad you like the graphics and thanks for tuning in 😁

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

Oh Hlidarmenn, was checking the Live cams just minutes before the eruption at the evening and everything was calm. And wake up to this! I wonder what the experts say now! The footage was quite beautiful, thank you for that. I hope that the Lave do not destroy anything significant. I enjoy your video so much. Stay safe. That is a pretty powerful eruption!

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayy, Claudia. Definitely crazy how little notice we got from the eruption, just came out of nowhere. Definitely excited to see what our experts uncovere

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

@@Hliarmenn A few days before, there was bigger earthquake at Eldey, than I thought, here comes the magma. I am not sure about an eruption in the ocean. You know, the water is cold, it has weight, it’s dark. It is way better to follow the Atlantic ridge, maybe some ways open up only because of the plate movement and look, there are cracks, you can come through… Boom! 🌋🌋🌋

[@TheVillageIdiotUk]

A well compiled and delivered report as usual with great maps and footage. Well done, sir.

[@sheilaromalis8142]

Thank you for such good reporting and giving us the details about the direction of the lava flow. My prayers are for Grindavik and for you all to stay safe. I love Iceland and in all my 38 visits I have managed to only meet awesome and kind Icelanders. I hope this eruption ends soon and that you can rebuild things fast. Be strong and safe. From Vancouver, Canada.

[@Hliarmenn]

Wow, 38 visits! That's so cool. Thanks a lot for tuning in and leaving a comment!

[@bluemonqi]

Incredibly beautiful and scary at the same time, very spectacular footage. Thank you

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, earth showing us it's power

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

🌱🌏💚 KiaOra. Hellooooo Hlidarmenn. Thank you for reporting. Shared 👍🏼

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyyy, thank you so much Amelia!!! This eruption is something else!

[@grendel_nz]

He's the best 👍🏻

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

@@grendel_nz 🏆

[@aiidina67]

Great update as always and still adore your voice and cadence.

[@Be_Mndfl]

Really enjoy your updates, thank you so much! Very informative and we appreciate you keeping the world up to speed in the most calming way. Stay safe and thank you for sharing mother nature’s awe with us! ❤🌋😊

[@suehayes2001]

Thank you for the update. It's an awesome sight.

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome 😁

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

My God, stay safe, prayers for the people of Iceland from Canada

[@toady..9833]

look at that, spectacular

[@Hliarmenn]

Oh, yeah. True power

[@kalaman3155]

Hello and thank you for sharing your precious information from a french guy lost in Sweden

[@Hliarmenn]

Hahaha, you're welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@hotbodtz]

I was in Iceland 9 years ago and very much love the landscape. Am sad that this happened but hope it will quickly stop so that Icelanders could go back to their normal life.

[@king_esteban]

This doesn’t affect our normal lives

[@dawnpettet4245]

Mother Earth has indigestion again. A beautiful straight line.

[@annabee1984]

Hi.... exciting update... thank you! (I'm constantly learning 🌋)

[@Hliarmenn]

You are so welcome!

[@SHPjealousy]

this is so beautiful and surreal to watch. and terrifying at the same time. Nature is just fascinating. i hope everyone is going to be allright

[@seanpeterson2296]

Beautiful!

[@lilaccilla]

its fantastic looking ! WoW😮❤

[@grilnam9945]

Brand new subscriber here. Perfect explanation for any age or education level as far as I’m concerned, I don’t wish disaster on anyone but long may this continue

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, welcome aboard grilnam, great to hear the video turned out nicely 😁 Hopefully we'll continue our track record here in Iceland to stay away from the lava

[@AnonZero0]

*Thank you for the report.*

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome 😁

[@lynnelevett4524]

I'm thinking of you all at this time. 😢 I live in New Zealand, an active site for volcanoes, lahars and thermo areas . Please take care ❤❤❤

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, thank you so much!

[@sonjaanderson5998]

I really appreciate your sharing this information!

[@Hliarmenn]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch 😁

[@artysanmobile]

Excellent report with exceptional photography. Thanks for this. I’m subbed.

[@Hliarmenn]

Thanks for the sub!

[@nancydelu4061]

This Hawai'i kid thanks you again for all your follow-up!

[@davekemp750]

Good video, thanks for the updates.

[@leedouglas7080]

I was at the Blue Lagoon last year, fantastic place. Praying for these guys

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, these days, an evacuation due to a volcanic eruption is a possible part of the experience 😂😬. It's been such a relief that evacuation gave gone really smoothly, took only 30min to evacuate 700 people.

[@isabellebaudin5240]

Terrifyingly stunning !

[@Hliarmenn]

Exactly!

[@Thepher6]

Surreal. Thanks for the drawings

[@tonjegunasekera4961]

😊 thanks for great coverage!

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome 😁

[@kimkennedy3524]

Great update, thank you

[@Hliarmenn]

Thanks!

[@me5768]

Let’s hope the town stays safe. Thanks for the update. It kind of caught me off guard when it happened.

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, it looks like Grindavík is safe thanks to the barriers, they work wonders.

[@Alex55455]

Great video on what’s happening and I am glad they have managed to finish the lava barriers so Grindivek and the power plant are safe. Let’s just hope the lava doesn’t reach the hot water pipe again

[@FIRMVN15]

I'm surprised that there's not much change within 5 hours after the eruption begun. I noticed some white smoke begin to rise just 1 minute before the eruption occuring at the same area. 1km per hour, that was crazy compared to december 18 eruption😮

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, this one is definitely a new record. Just crazy to see how far all the lava flows have reached

[@epiendless1128]

A nice clear presentation.

[@Hliarmenn]

Ayyy, thanks!

[@louannlemaster480]

God, please watch over Iceland and the people of Iceland. ❤

[@cr4zygt689]

Nice Video! Surprisingly, the erruption is still ongoing! Curious to see what's next

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, it's been stable for more than 24 hours now which is something we haven't seen with the other 3 eruptions from the Svartsengi system. Exciting to see how long it'll last

[@markusjulian7163]

Hello, very nice content. I will want to see mor of those vidios. Greatings from uzbekistan.

[@Hliarmenn]

Bet

[@12snapper43]

Thank you for your timely report.

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, thanks for tuning in 😁

[@alayneperrott9693]

Wow! Thank you for your preliminary estimates.

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome, let's see how the age😂

[@lloydbellis7360]

Thank you for the film and information 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome 😁

[@thadofalltrades]

Looks like fractal art

[@WayToGoOz2]

Excellent overview!

[@Hliarmenn]

Thank you!

[@lucapagni2246]

Great job,thank you

[@Hliarmenn]

Thanks you!

[@Peewee_Jenkins]

Wow something so bad can look so amazing beautiful ❤

[@tommunyon2874]

So amazing to see in real time!

[@yvonnevandermeer8471]

Thank you for this update. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

Simple and concise - good clear information. Thank you !

[@janmal6333]

Thank you so much from me in Australia for this clear explanation of the lava flow and the spectacular videos.❤

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome 😁

[@lesleyeldridge-612]

Thanks for the info, just waking up in uk and while i am glad it finally started i am concerned for the volume. Hope the heating pipes survive!

[@Hliarmenn]

Lava is most likely less than 100m away from them now, 12 hours after the eruption started. Hopefully, if they go under lava now, the will survive as they've been beefed up after the previous eruption.

[@brucetidwell7715]

That is just incredible!

[@Hliarmenn]

It really is

[@lorenray9479]

Pretty but scary!

[@JUSTME-mb6lg]

What a spectacular show! Greetings from New Zealand

[@Hliarmenn]

Really is, thanks for tuning in

[@michellemattingly464]

Thank you

[@Hliarmenn]

You're welcome

[@andrewhotston983]

Wow. The lack of an earthquake swarm is very scary. Thank goodness it wasn't next to the Blue Lagoon.

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, just popped up out of nowhere.

[@TweetyPAK7]

It's simply stunning to look at. I was disappointed to miss the beginning after watching for weeks. But here it is! In between Pi Day and St. Patrick's Day. 🥧🔥☘️

[@shaunpavery-pn5jq]

Great video.at least no one got killed.and it's amazing to see new earth being made love and may God hold you in his arm .🌍👍☘️🕊️💛

[@Hliarmenn]

Yeah, we're really fortunate that noone has got hurt in these eruptions.

[@juliocean1331]

Wow! Truly spectacular. Thank You for sharing. Hopefully, the lava flows will stay away from residential areas, roads, local infrastructure, humans and animals. The walls / barriers, constucted by crew, often under very difficult conditions, have done a great job in protecting the area / redirecting the lava flow. Hopefully, there will be no surprises with new fissures opening up in unexpected locations. Should the lava reach the sea, that will be a sight to behold. Stay safe all. 🙏🌋🇮🇸❣

[@Doccg1047-pl1ri]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nancycurtis7315]

Just saw video. Thank you so much for this footage. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 😊.

[@nancycurtis7315]

HI Don, is that you? I've never met anyone like you before. You are just at sites that I love. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pretense101]

That was really flowing thank you

[@vronw5782]

Thank you for the updates ❤