ICELANDIC VOLCANO ERUPTION 4K - Flying through the lava

After weeks of thousands of earthquakes on the peninsula of Reykjanes in Iceland on March 19th 2021 the ground opened up and the lava reached the surface. The volcano of GELDINGADALIR at the FAGRADALSFJALLI was born. Right after I heard from the eruption I flew to Iceland waited for the end of my quarantine and then I spent several days and nights at the volcano. It was such an incredible adventure. Every day the volcano looked completely different.
Spelling mistake: Sorry for the embarrassing misspelling on the 3rd title (it's way to the surface) - KZbin don't let me exchange the video, so please just overlook it ;-)
Volcano name - Also I need to say that the volcano I filmed has no name yet. It's located in the valley of Geldingadalir close to the mountain Fagradalsfjall - it's a bit tricky to name the movie without an official volcano name. :-)
For this footage I brought 3 Mavic 2 Pro drones with me. One was „sacrificed“ for the very close up shots. As those flights through the lava spray were pure luck and the drones records the footage internally I recorded the screen of my remote control that in case of loosing it I would at least have the final shots saved on my mobile phone. But this lucky bee survived to the very end. The drone is completely melted from the outside and there are so many malfunctions and errors that it’s funny to fly - BUT it still flies and captures photos and videos.
ATTENTION: You are NOT allowed to use any of this footage without purchasing a license - this also applies for non-commercial use. Any use without a license for commercial or non-commercial/private use will be prosecuted by the lawyers team of photoclaim. Of course it is allowed to embed or share the original youtube-link to my movie on my channel but it is not allowed to use any KZbin-Download tools and upload or edit my footage in any form. My footage has been featured in well-known TV-Productions (BBC, TerraX,...) and in multiple projects of globally active organizations (Google LTD, Hisense, BMW, WWF,...).
Sorry for the watermark, but I have some serious issues with people stealing my footage and selling it illegally on Shutterstock. We are currently conducting a major lawsuit against Shutterstock. The injunction was submitted in summer 2020. Thank you for your understanding.
Details
Cinematography: Stefan Forster
Cut and Editing: Stefan Forster
Music: Hampus Naeselius ES
Drone: Mavic / D-Log-M 4K 30P HQ
Software: Davinci Resolve Studio 17

[@Adam_Bomb]

Best photography and videography of the Iceland volcano thus far! well done!

[@Eyelovebirdies]

I agree.

[@dragoncubes1074]

Absolutely. Breathtaking.

[@UhuStick]

+1

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Thank you for filming me. Sorry for eating your drone Incredibly well done

[@joaolopes5688]

Hahahhahahahahhahahaah

[@fredihippin1847]

Wie Geil ist der Film doch...habe richtiggehend Hünerhaut bekommen...und immer noch...BRAVO UND DANKE FÜR DIESEN GENIALEN FILM

[@ZyanZik]

Very beautiful shooting. The best i ever see for a Volcano !

[@mpaulphoto]

Wahnsinns Aufnahmen!! Wie bei einem Lagerfeuer, könnte man hier stundenlang in die flüssige Lava schauen und entdeckt darin immer neue Formen und Strukturen. Absolut faszinierend!!

[@reisewut]

Wow, Wow, Wow! Ich hab hohe Erwartungen gehabt ... und sie sind noch übertroffen worden. Die ganze Zeit Gänsehaut pur, gepaart mit einem Lächeln und gleichzeitig Tränen in den Augen, weil es so unfassbar schön ist, Du das so unbeschreiblich gut eingefangen hast und ich das nicht mit eigenen Augen sehen kann. Ein Meisterwerk vom Meister höchstpersönlich. DANKE dafür! 🙏

[@vinnylewis4568]

AWARD WINNING FOOTAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pabshier1430]

You have captured all the magnificence and awe of this volcanic event... It is not merely videography- it is ART! THANK YOU for the time, effort and talent invested so that all nature-lovers can view such a wonder safely in the comfort of their homes.

[@christinagloor875]

1000 Dank. Ich bin tief berührt über die unermessliche Kraft und Schönheit dieser Bilder. Meine Tränen... ergänzen dieses Erhabenheit. Hoffe alle Drohnen kamen sicher retour. Eine Meisterleistung die wir hier sehen dürfen. 🤩

[@peterp.596]

Deine Aufnahmen sind mehr als nur Beeindruckend. Ein Naturschauspiel erster Güte 💪

[@CarlVandenberg]

It's videos like these that make me glad I have a 65" 4K TV to watch it on. Mesmerizing!

[@eglifisch]

Das sind die schönsten und spektakulärsten Aufnahmen die ich je gesehen habe 👍🤩 vielen Dank für das Posting !

[@Matthew-fj6eu]

Ich glaube schon 😂

[@Tredoras]

Wahnsinn!!! Die Aufnahmen war die Drohne mehr als Wert zu opfern. Ich bin immer noch geflashed von diesen Eindrücken. So nah hab ich bisher noch keine Filmaufnahmen vom inneren eines Vulkans gesehen. Das hat sicher einiges an Nerven gekostet beim Fliegen ;-). Meinen großen Respekt und noch größeren Dank für diese Aufnahmen!

[@Joerg_Lenk]

Spektakulär! Es gibt ja schon viele Videos von diesem Vulkan. Doch dieses hier ist meisterhaft!!!!

[@MikeBurn]

Fantastische Bilder in wunderbarer Harmonie mit der musikalischen Dramaturgie. Ganz weit vorne!

[@sergeyshorokhov2167]

Wow! This is exceptionally good! Guys let's actively comment and share this video with friends so that Stefan can get money from youtube and buy a new drone instead of the melted one!

[@scullninio1983]

Hahaha, I've shared it and subscribed. Drone lives matter.

[@tinajsews2835]

@@scullninio1983 Repent , Repent , Repent Jesus Christ is coming back

[@nigelmaund9057]

It''s one of the greatest drone videos of an active volcano I have ever seen! Simply awesome!

[@NYCHooligan]

Why would he rebuy his melted one?

[@tamarawant8286]

beautiful work, a spectacular show from Mother earth captured. Stay safe.

[@stephen795]

Incredible... Stefan...incredible. I hope you win your case.

[@huldasigfusdottir2351]

Best video I have seen from this eruption and I have been watching videos everyday from the start. I could almost smell the lava while watching.

[@toveashley1182]

Lava is so fascinating, the way it moves and as it cools down,...slow moving lava - so destructive and yet so beautiful- thanks so much for feeding my lava obsession, some absolutely beautiful shots!!!

[@alessandroocchipinti4966]

Spectacular!!! Incredible shots!!!! Congratulation from Mt. Etna Volcano, Sicily!

[@rebeccabergmann2399]

Grosses Kino Stefan! Unglaublich, wie du diese Naturgewalt einfangen konntest. Der absolute Wahnsinn.

[@nilambursafari]

I can't get words so share your effort...Fantastic

[@manfredkollegger2256]

Unglaubliche Aufnahmen!! Ich bin einfach nur neidisch, dass du so etwas live gesehen hast, aber auch dankbar, dass ich es mit diesem Video miterleben kann. LG aus Österreich.

[@johnbradshaw7525]

What an amazing video. One of the best videos that i have seen of the eruption.

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

You got mad skillz! Excellent cinematography my friend! I am awestruck.

[@timexplorer]

Hey hey... du hast schon immer wieder richtig viel Glück sowas zu erleben... Ich bin dankbar, einen so talentierten jungen Mann zu kennen, der immer wieder wahnsinnige Bilder und Filmchen zeigt! bin sehr beeindruckt!

[@DavidHorizonFilms]

Stunning. These images are out of this world. I can only imagine the excitement you must have felt capturing all this!

[@bloydblogpage1341]

I probably would've cried out of excitements. Sadly no one shares this passion or hobby in my life

[@taleandclawrock2606]

@@bloydblogpage1341 many heredo!😍

[@SCW1060]

@@bloydblogpage1341 I sure do lol

[@naofitbody3387]

Allah wakbar

[@TheSquoal]

vous étes bien plus qu'un artiste ....vous étes un magicien Mr Forster ! 🤘

[@CyrillSchlauri]

Einfach nur meeeega schön und gewaltig - Gänsehautfeeling pur. Kompliment und ich freue mich so, dass du dieses Ereignis live erleben konntest und du es mit uns hier teilst - so können wir es zumindest "virtuell" etwas miterleben... und vielleicht ja im Sommer dann liver vor Ort :-)

[@davidpetersen1]

Unbelievable. This footage is beyond amazing!! I think I said "Wow" out loud a dozen times during this. Thanks👍👍👍

[@JoZi.Berlin]

Pure Faszination! Drohnenaufnahmen in Perfektion, besser geht es nicht.

[@steffensfoto]

Mal wieder absolut TOP ! Die bis jetzt besten Aufnahmen vom Geldingadalir. Herr Forster, wie machen sie das bloß ? Eben ein echter Stefan Forster Film. Bin immer auf Neues gespannt !!!

[@andrefrei4732]

... einfach der Hammer 🤩 ich habe richtig Gänsehaut erhalten, der Trip hat sich definitiv gelohnt‼️

[@4ever2wherever]

Beautiful! The images are so crisp and clear. Very well done.

[@ichoberdahem8123]

You are strange. All this power and you only liked the work of the photographer. Who made the fire and how did the fire go out and where did it come out? It is undoubtedly the greatness of God. I do not deny the right of the photographer because he did a great job.

[@knumbtummy]

@@ichoberdahem8123 God didn't edit the dang video, go to church and preach, not youtube!

[@mariakotofana856]

Ich habe es mir schon zig-mal angeschaut, Gänsehaut pur! Ein Meisterwerk von unglaublich atemberaubenden Aufnahmen. Einfach GENIAL.

[@thomaszilch]

Stefan, chapeau. Ich weiß gar nicht, was ich schreiben soll, so unglaublich genial ist dieses Werk von Dir!

[@angelaprevette2666]

Absolutely stunning video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@lori-annefay4138]

She is so very beautiful ! Mother earth is expressing herself, and there can be no doubt about who controls this planet! Pele may get jealous! The magnificent Divine and brilliant photography!

[@robertmack8467]

Mr. Forster, you have the "gift" and for others to steal your footage is (for an old man of 70) incomprehensible. All of our friends and family have been directed to KZbin for your videos. For us senior citizens, you provide comfort and immersion into a heavenly world. For our grandchildren, you provide a calming time of peace, adventure, education, and longing to travel and experience the depths of creation. Thank you for your dedication and commitment in providing what all of us are searching for in this chaotic world - may you be blessed eternally.

[@peterkarlsson5831]

This is the most beautiful and detailed video I have ever seen of an active volcano. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@jsel6576]

Beautiful video and gorgeous still shots! Thank you. Best I’ve seen.

[@kimburtnyk4946]

Wow, this is glorious! Thank you for making this for the rest of the world to see and enjoy and experience the beauty of this process... stunning....

[@RyanShirley]

I’m sure the drone gods appreciated your sacrifice 🌋🤩

[@johnarizona3820]

Surely you jest.

[@dronemother]

Best comment EVER. 😂

[@CactusJackSlade]

@@smilingmoon9095 Ummm, WTH?

[@klaasD1962]

Wauw. Incredible

[@jameseldridge4185]

@@johnarizona3820 no jest and don't call him Shirley

[@ThomasMittelfranken]

Ich habe mir mittlerweile zig Videos von dem Ausbruch angesehen, aber auf dieses habe ich gewartet wie auf den Kinostart eines Blockbusters. Absolut grandios, vielen Dank dafür. Möge mein Neid mit dir sein ;-)

[@obrienchandler8963]

mother nature is so beautiful in so many ways we all have to be grateful to see so much beauty thanks for sharing

[@claudiohofer]

Der Hammer! Einfach nur Wahnsinn! Da wär ich auch gerne dabei gewesen. Danke für die tollen Aufnahmen.

[@meesterJos]

Skilled flying, recording and editing. Very well done!

[@thorstenhollensteiner4402]

Also von mir aus könnte das noch Stunden so weiter gehen. Wieder eine absolute megastarke Arbeit von Dir!!! Eigentlich fällt mir da kein entsprechender Ausdruck für ein! Einfach Top!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

Wow! To be looking right into the mouth of the volcano...I am speechless!

[@janepeterson3016]

STUNNING!! Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@csaba5415]

3:57 - That shot is insane!!! Iceland for you. This entire footage is like the crown jewel of your work, in my opinion. Hats off!

[@MrSurajitsarkar]

Incredible... For the first time, I have seen such amazing shots of a volcano 🌋 Wowwwww... 👌👌

[@rickvaneijck3016]

Amazing footages, thx for letting us enjoy the amazingly volcano

[@dianalori]

Amazing!!! Best volcano video from Geldingadalir I've seen so far! Great job!

[@muttwerx]

Stunning footage, you could almost assume it was the birds-eye view of a Phoenix!

[@djcie1018]

Just beautiful, thanks for sharing...

[@DennisJacobsenWildlife]

Really beautiful film and filmed :)

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Wow this was amazing 🤩

[@mundoconectado]

Very nice work Stefan, beautiful. 👌

[@Sameer.Al.Afghani]

lol no replies cringe this was a joke

[@stephaniegamble3571]

This deserves an award.. Like seriously!! It's PHENOMENAL!!! Absolutely stunning and shows a new understanding of the power and ferocity these things have. I'm in AWE of your work!!!

[@TrillianaEM]

Fantastic pictures, excellent work!! Thank you!!

[@Bloodline2009]

Exceptional work Stefan.

[@srinivas.s]

Oh waav, the best I have ever seen. Awesome music to go with a fantastic capture. Thank you!!!

[@natureviewsde]

Toll, dass wie so was sehen können, als ob wir dabei gewesen wären, erste Klasse Aufnahmen, WOW, einfach nur genial...

[@freddieskeates281]

Surreal bit of footage. Bravo

[@regular-joe]

The camera could seriously have stayed focused for whole minutes on each of those shots and I'd have been enthralled by the magnificence and beauty. The video could have been an hour long and I'd still be watching - it multiple times!!

[@steveclamp4488]

Simply outstanding. Cheers guys.

[@naiviperez4032]

Incredible footage and for sure it´s worth the price of the drone. What a marvellous images!! I`ve never seen something so good

[@juansuarez5553]

Absolutely stunning. Thanks for showing us all the beauty of nature in action.

[@almlieslblu5331]

geniales Video, sehr beeindruckend und optisch das Beste was ich bis jetzt über diesen Vulkanausbruch gesehen habe!

[@nigeldavis4929]

Wow. That is some of the most beautifully shot film I have ever seen. Really slick. Congratulations what a piece !

[@carstenprilow1837]

This is by far the most speculative movie I have ever seen. It is so fantastically beautiful and eerie at the same time. This is the first shot where you look down into the bubbling crater, impressive ..... 10 stars out of 10. Hello from Denmark.

[@evelinereber4638]

wow einfach nur genial diese Bilder, gratuliere! Man spürt förmlich diese Energie des Vulkans, diese Hitze, die Kraft... man spürt aber auch deine Faszination dieser Kraft ganz nahe zu sein und es so gewaltig "auf Bild" zu bringen. Ich sehe dich dabei lachend und hüpfend, dich darüber zu freuen, dass du vor Ort sein kannst, ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer mit Drohne zu dokumentieren, konzentriert und mit einem einmaligen Können "das Geniale zu sehen " wie nur du es kannst. Einfach super! Danke für das Geschenk!

[@jacqueinebuss5514]

The camera work is excellent. The picture so clear and telling of how things are. Thank you

[@groalpepere4396]

SOMPTUEUSE VIDEO. Les images sont absolument splendides!

[@JCF072344]

Mesmerizing. Thanks to you and DJI and the sacrificial drone.

[@Eyelovebirdies]

Oh wow, this is gorgeous, mesmerizing. Fantastic. Thank you so much.

[@someone2950]

Unfassbar wahnsinnige Aufnahmen. Danke Dir für dieses herausragende Video. Ganz großartig 👏🏻

[@RainMaking]

Not only the best GELDINGADALIR video so far but I dare to say THE BEST VIDEO OF VOLCANOES EVER RECORDED! My goodness mate what a stunning job!

[@jaynehorn151]

This drone footage is absolutely stunning. Brilliant filming all around.

[@carolurfer4944]

wau, mega genial! Da bekommt man richtig Gänsehaut. Wider ein gelungenes Video. Bitte noch mehr!!!!

[@berge_und_meer_fotografie]

Sehr cool Stefan. Damit übertriffst du dich mal wieder selber. Vielen Dank für diesen phantastischen Film.

[@dc-fotografie6931]

Wahnsinn! Das ist ein fantastisches Video geworden Stefan! Da sieht man mal wieder, dass sich deine Energie und Liebe in der Fotografie auszeichnet!

[@davidstrolz5958]

Sensationelle Aufnahmen ! Hut ab, Stefan ! Das war sicherlich in der derzeitigen Situation ein Wahnsinns-Aufwand. Lg vom Arlberg

[@marcelweikart3246]

Ich beneide dich das du so etwas erleben kannst 🙏 Ein ewiger Traum von mir mal so etwas zu sehen. LG aus der Schweiz

[@zephead2112]

39 "thumbs down"? Some folks are never happy, perhaps they have a volcano phobia. Stefan, it goes without saying but this footage is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@brunobirkhoferphotography9605]

TOP!!!! Faszinierendes Spektakel!!

[@arturomartinezvilar8580]

Brilliant, Iceland is a really astonishing place.

[@LindaGisla]

These are the most majestic footages I've seen so far from the eruption. Thanks for sharing!

[@normandyflash]

Congrats from France for this amazing video!

[@francescafurlanetto8756]

THANK you for doing this video and for sacrificing one of your drones. This sure is a masterpiece. Mother Nature at her best.

[@Koytch]

Super Views and Production! DJI should be proud too!

[@LibbyRal]

Superlative images and editing. Music is stunningly perfect! Congratulations!

[@diamantinamartins1884]

Thank you for this gift. May all beings be blessed.

[@Shawn_Kelley]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ibnorvin5714]

Thank you for posting this amazingly beautiful video - good work 🙏💎👏💙

[@davesmith5470]

Wow - simply amazing, thank you for sharing your work, sooooo talented, I hope you get richly rewarded.

[@TheChristianHass]

Awesome video, fantastic job Stefan!

[@janekeleher3090]

this is the best video I have ever seen of an active volcano- the footage is spectacular!