Likely my Last Update before The Eruption Starts -Yet Another Volcano About To Start

Despite the 2 weeks i spent recently on the Reykjanes Peninsula, while mother earth was just teasing us, i'm off to the south again in order to capture the first hours of eruption number 8. I have already captured huge amount of footage but nothing from the first hours of eruption 4-7 and it's very important to have a least one such scene from my own camera gear to use in a documentary later on. It's impossible to say how the next chapter will turn out so I'm only concerned about the outcome for Grindavik and the Svartsengi infrastructure. We can handle anything else.
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[@CastedCreationsBJM]

Shawn and just icelandic is the best combo I've been hoping to see for half a year now!!! Cant wait!!! Stay safe!!

[@Anamirpt]

I totally agree!

[@skyedog24]

🔨🔨 ❤

Aaah! 🥹🥲🫠🤩 I just love your footage, your sensibility, dedication, your humour and the way you talk, Gylfi..! ☺️ Looking very much forward to a live stream (?) with You And fav prof. Willsey both, sometime soon! How awesome! Be safe, have fun and take care! Best regards from Kil, Sweden ✨

[@moellerborn]

Yes these two are the only two we watch for updates! Shawn lives in Idaho not far from where I am in Montana. Love you guys!

[@stephanieparker1250]

I’m super excited about the colab! Hoping it gets Gylfi over 100k subs because he definitely deserves it.

[@fanglette]

Can't wait to see a Gylfi and Shawn collab! Stay safe and well x

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@ThatOpalGuy]

I will only watch because of Gylfi

[@quietone748]

I appreciate you writing in the name of the landmarks, thank you. Thank you also for the update. I'm so happy you have your ebike now :) Have a safe trip!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much! the last one was really hard due to flu and all the waiting for noting, but I came back with footage that's been very useful lately, and way more to come soon :)

[@irenafarm]

“Huge Icelandic forest.” 😂 That forest is doing its best! Iceland will see its forests return soon enough, I hope, unironically.

[@jannekehelle1865]

Love the huge Icelandic forests!

[@JustIcelandic]

It's hard not to get lost in them :)

[@jannekehelle1865]

😂

[@saywhat8966]

That was funny 😆.

[@diane6019]

Cant see the forest for the trees!

[@eirikgothviking2713]

“Huge Icelandic forest” . Priceless ! 🤣

[@JustIcelandic]

😊

[@eah8101]

Such beautiful footage, together with informative commentary delivered in a measured, almost soothing voice -- this channel is one of YT's less known gems

[@JustIcelandic]

Wow, thank you :) appreciated

[@grantbent]

Yes, it’s what all obsessed nature lovers would do if they lived in Iceland as this period of vulcanism takes off.

[@hopegreer3357]

Safe travels, and thank you so much for the opportunity to see Iceland's beauty. Can't wait to see your collaboration with Shawn.

[@nyanbinary1717]

Gylfi, my goodness, you've gotten sick so many times for us! Please take care of yourself as much as you can so you don't get something more serious.

[@doinafred3049]

Your video is stunning. You live on an island that could inspire painters, musicians, is something fascinating.THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR UPDSTES AND MOSTLY YOUR LESDONS ABOUT VOLCANOS.🌹 3:55

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it :) thanks a ton

[@aprilpotter3054]

Hello, friend. Stay safe. I am really looking forward to your collab with Shawn.

[@pascalekarger7527]

So do I.

[@choosewisely616]

Fantastic update Gylfi and glad you are feeling better. I really appreciated the long, slow pan with all the features labeled, even as far away as Snæfellsjökull. The Huge Icelandic Forest is a fav too 😂!! Have fun trying out your new bike. Glad you have it so your very important work documenting all this (and sharing it with us) doesn’t become too much. As always, I look forward to the next one. Aloha from Hawaii (not on the volcano island 🤷🏼‍♀️).

[@EuroWarsOrg]

With 20cm uplift I am surprised there are no structural problems at Blue Lagoon or the Power plant? Love the 360 video with labels.

[@chrisburrows2358]

Be safe on you travels Gylfi. Hope you get the beginning shot you are after. As for Shawn, really cant wait for that, have watched pretty much all his geology videos about Iceland and have watched yours from the beginning.

[@BinaBecker]

Can't wait to see you and Shawn Willsey collaborate and discuss the next eruption, whenever and wherever it comes. You've both brought the volcanic situation to the world's attention in different ways, and I learn so much from both of you. May the Volcano Gods bless you both.

[@lavalady5097]

Oo im very excited to see a collaberation between you and shawn. It will be a good one. Have a safe trip down here ❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@podcarsten]

Best overview of the landscape ever ! !

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@baldrbraa]

Don’t get lost in the Huge Icelandic Forest!

[@andreaDoubleU]

😂

[@johnbradshaw7525]

Take care on your travels Gylfi. Stay safe. Look forward to seeing the work that you and Shawn do together. Takk fyrir.

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Me brother was stationed in Iceland in the late 1960's. He told me that there was not one single tree in Iceland. On this fine morning of May 15, 2024,in this fine video at minute 2:24 , I spotted a "huge Icelandic forest". I learn something new every every time I watch another video on this channel. Thanks for all the videos my friend.

[@JustIcelandic]

And we have more of them 😀

[@bricknercj]

Looking forward to you and Professor Willsey getting together! Good luck catching the start of the next eruption. Stay safe on your fancy bike!

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it will be nice to finally meet him, but I need a helmet first before I try the bike on the trails I suspect I need to use soon :) but it's a fantastic addition to my photo gear, will also be used on the highlands next summer. And as always, thanks for watching :)

[@moellerborn]

@@JustIcelandic You and Shawn are the Dream Team!

[@bricknercj]

@@moellerborn They are, aren't they? Now to get Nick Zentner over there...

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Don’t tire yourself out Gylfi. Hopefully Shawn and you will get some great opportunities.

[@JustIcelandic]

We hope so :)

[@palantir135]

Good evening Gylfi, I hope that the next eruption won’t destroy critical infrastructure and houses and that everyone keeps safe.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot and greetings from Iceland :)

[@julestanglein]

You and Dr. Wilsey!! The Icelandic Power Duo!!

[@JustIcelandic]

This will be fun :)

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Thank you for this amazing panoramic view of the eruption area. You and professor Willsey bringing your expertise together will be a great collaboration. I'm looking forward to it!

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@alexpotter5458]

Thanks for that, Gylfi. Gives a good view of the various places' relationships.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks Alex, it's important for my stories to have super wide angles so viewers get the feel for the landscape :) And thanks for the your help with the e-bike, you've been there for me all the time :) Much appreciated........

[@saywhat8966]

Gylfi is best on that!

[@tronbunny]

I love how you are able to express that your artistic and creative endeavours are not directly connected to your common sense 🙃. You have inspired so very many to learn more about Iceland. May your creativity keep you driven and your common sense keep you safe.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ChristophersMum]

Thank you Gylfi...I remember when you first muted the idea of an e-bike...it made an impact on my sense of humour that the first advert for that video was for...an e-bike...I'm so glad things will be easier for you this time around and you 'catch the moment'...🌋 ATB from Scotland 😁🌠

[@sheilaathay2034]

Bless you Gylfi you're great! Be safe and thanks so much❤🎉

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!

[@oskarkeyser]

"rock" star.... I'm a dad, and I approve that message.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

That’s a high-grade Dad Joke, all right.

[@AnnieRegret]

🩷

[@MarieWest-tbic]

I look forward to every video you put out. So happy to hear of future adventures! Thank you for being you and here to share it with us! ❤

[@eigeneart5896]

d'acore

[@5homegirl]

@Homegirl Thank you for the update. Have fun learning the electric bicycle. My family have all adopted e-bikes and love them. I found your site after I had been watching Shawn Willsey's site since 2023. I am excited to hear you two will meet up while he is there.

[@Divig]

Rooting for Eldvörp and the least amount of damage, here from my couch. And it will be fun to see what you and the esteemed professor will come up with.

[@DJ-Bird-her]

Take care, Gylfi! Praying for no more damage to infrastructure. Looking forward to seeing you and Shawn together! I will be in Iceland on May 28th visiting friends, meeting Icelandic relatives and camping around the Ring Road! I hope I will be able to keep up with your and Shawn’s updates!

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome to Iceland and have a great time, feel free to ask for tips via email :)

[@jacquelinebell6201]

Glad to hear you and Shawn will be getting together. His and your channels are the two I usually watch.

[@ferreiraslva.gabriel]

Good luck on your new trip, hope this time you can film the first hours of the next eruption. Stay safe!

[@lhaaa1059]

Jeez. How exciting !!! Loved the footage for getting my bearings even a little better ! Willsey - Rock Star . Ha - Good one ! Eager to hear. Say, Gylfi, just for the heck of it, consider taking a mounted spare on your great-looking E - Bike travels. Quicker to use. Ooooo . Can't help it. Excited.

[@petramaas8574]

Thank you for the update. The footage is wonderful again, also the labels are very helpful 👍. I sure hope your expedition will bring the results you deserve this time. It would be wonderful to see. 🤩

[@otterssilver7299]

You are awesome Gylfi!❤ Excited to see your beautiful work and your talk with Shawn. We all have Learned so much from you and your sacrifices. Blessings be safe and don't forget to have some Fun!!!!😊

[@peachBloom]

Safe travels, Gylfi! Your e-bike will be so useful. What a Godsend. I look forward to seeing you and Shawn together!

[@JustIcelandic]

Can't wait!

[@racheldillinger6881]

Stay safe friends ❤😊

[@srenkrabbe2991]

great to hear that you and Dr.Willsey are teaming up :-)

[@JustIcelandic]

Can't wait!

[@user-pn8it7xm2w]

Looking forward very much to a Gylfi and Shawn collaboration.

[@JustIcelandic]

Will be fun :)

[@anitamitchell3452]

The e-bike is going to change everything. Some of those bikes go really fast. Know your bike, love your bike. Safety prayers sent your way. Have fun, listen to the earth. I'm so happy for you. I pray you are well and stay well. 🤗

[@JustIcelandic]

Much appreciated and many thanks, it's a very suitable bike for me, will mainly be used to get to the harder to work with places and also to get my self moving again, to much desk work nowadays :)

[@lindaarchinal9008]

Just stay safe!! I know you will get the best footage. Great on your meetup with Shawn!

[@HealingByNature]

Great, yoo and Shawn together. The reason for the people who live there it is a nightmare, my heart really goes out to the Islandic people. But it is so fascinating and awesome to watch vulcano’s but we can learn a lot from this, how our planet and her nature really works It helps people get prepared and informed in what for envirement they live in. Don’t wait for governments, they always go for money instead of people. inform and learn yourself. Information is everywere. Be safe and enjoy the beauty🙏🏻

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

The EBike is home! So glad. Also that you and Prof Shawn are teaming up. Despite all the worries and apprehension, there is an unavoidable rush of science excitement that proceeds eruptions. There is always that thought in the back of your head that you might discover a concept or fact that no one else has come up with. I know that if I had turned right instead of left, figuratively speaking, in my life and ended up a geology major instead of a Navy careerist I would be making a pest of myself in your neck of the woods. Stay safe.

[@Linandemma]

I kept mentioning you, Gylfi, to Shawn, since he started covering Icelandic volcanos, so many times. So happy for the collab at last. Whoop whoop

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome, we will meet tomorrow :)

[@happybunny1329]

Noooo... not the shark meat!! Poor Dr Shawn :(

[@JustIcelandic]

😅

[@annettefilt]

Realy looking forward to see you two meet up :))) Thanks for your update :))

[@JustIcelandic]

Us too!

[@cherylwood5202]

What a great duo you will make with Shawn. Can't wait to see that video(s). Please take care and don't get a relapse of that flu!

[@paulcoverdale8312]

That’s the best view of the whole thing we’ve seen .❤❤❤🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧 Great to hear you’re feelin so much better.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Appreciate all your efforts!

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure!

[@tedball8677]

Safe travels Gylfi. We'll keep a good thought for you. You always are careful, please continue to do so. Plan B, Plan C, Plan oh shit, etc. [edit] Hah! I enjoy the pop up labels in your videos; _this_ crater, _that_ magma chamber, _this_ volcano ... and [2:23] the Huge Icelandic Forest. Well played, sir.

[@sootikins]

That slow pan around the entire area, with annotations, at the beginning of the video is exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks very much!

[@Tubluer]

Love the opening panorama. Popping in the place names was a stroke of genius.

[@JustIcelandic]

Jutst a test, the good response mean more of the same soon:)

[@kathym5307]

Stay safe!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, i will :)

[@Morbius907]

Good luck and stay safe.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, i will :)

[@kathleenschaubhut4174]

Looking forward to the Gylfi and Shawn collaboration. Stay safe.

[@Vulcano-Bee]

Hello from Switzerland. Calling Shawn a Rockstar or better said a Rock Star was great. So it looks like you will meet in a very interesting time. I wish you all the best for your project, but please always stay safe. We appreciate your videos and coverage about what's going on. Take care!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 😊

[@alzeebum]

Good luck catching the start of #8!

[@JustIcelandic]

We remain hopeful :)

[@mandysmith1756]

Really looking forward to hearing a conversation between you and Shawn Willsey - two definite rock stars!

[@Varasalvi2]

Highly recommend you get a throttle for the bike if it doesn't have one already. I own the same bike and have used it offroad and the main flaw, which isn't exclusive to this bike but more of a heavy e-bike flaw, is that if you stop in a difficult location, a hill or a rugged terrain it can be rather difficult to get going again due to the weight of the bike. A throttle solves that problem, just needed to get going again.

[@JustIcelandic]

It has a throttle, I need it :) it's hard to get it in the car :)

[@guitsynthcw]

My Tern eCargo bike doesn’t have a throttle but has a walk mode that makes it easier to get moving. But obviously we’ve already made our decisions. 😊

[@teresamicheletti977]

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[@charmagne70]

It will be awesome to see you and Shawn doing something together. Please stay safe in your travels.

[@JustIcelandic]

😊 will do

[@jenibylsma9845]

Thank you Gylfi for another excellent report on the current situation. We watch and wait with you, and wish you every success in capturing the next eruption whenever and wherever it may be. Please take care and stay safe. Super excited to know Shawn will be weighing in too. He is such a genuine, humble man and so ready to share everything he knows. Hoping for the best possible outcome for everyone. Sending you warmest greetings from your friends in Darwin, Australia … 😁🌴🌴🌴

[@claireingles-sj6xz]

I don't know Gylfi, from what I hear about Greenland shark meat, people might not be inclined to come. Though I'd rather try that than Haggis. 😉 Stay healthy my friend. I don't know how I would satisfy my Icelandic geology craving. Most of the other channels just go for the shock factor and clickbait. I sincerely appreciate your dedication to the science of volcanology and that you don't report anything just on your opinions (though they're always well thought out). You also give the views of the most recognised experts in the field so we armchair geologists can have our bit of fun guessing what's going to happen next too. And as always, love your comprehensive video work showcasing the area as a whole, and not just the currently exciting bits.

[@happybunny1329]

Gylfi did a video on the Icelandic custom of eating fermented skate meat called stink-fish. I would have recommended you watch the video, except that after you'd watched it, you may wish you hadn't. :)

[@sarkybugger5009]

Thanks for the update, Gylfi. Safe journey.

[@m4rt1n1000]

Thank you for the amazing footage and opinion, very much appreciated.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too!

[@emovamp-gw6rc]

Thankyou for the update, great views of the area and with landmarks, looks like they are doing a grand job at building defensive lava barriers, all the best luck & wishes that everyone remains safe and there isn't any more damage to pipe lines, roads, blue lagoon power plant & Grindavik

[@jaredfry]

Glad you're feeling better!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@GrumpyMeow-Meow]

Hope you’re feeling better Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Much better thank, the last tour was bit of a bummer, but I came back with lots of footage that iv'e been using lately :) might be a new landscape there in a few days

[@annabee1984]

Excellent to watch your footage and updates. I hope you feel ok! 😊

[@JustIcelandic]

I am fine now :) the last trip was awfully hard on me, the next one cannot be worse :) and thanks for asking :)

[@andreaDoubleU]

exciting times for sure!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for watching

[@joblo341]

Thanks for the view from a different POV/Camera and the labels identifying highlights. The labels are especially helpful.

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :) I'm just starting with this format :) more soon

[@calluna5030]

Thanks for the labels of the landmarks on your 360 degrees pano. It really helps me mentally locate where everything is. Huge Icelandic Forest made me laugh!

[@berglettemom6045]

Thank you so much, Gylfi. It’s wonderful to see your video footage and to learn from you about what is going on. Safe travels, please. Be careful.

[@michaeldarling1759]

Best pan of the lava field I've seen.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@Eieio711]

I like the low level scan of the terrain. Gives me a better perspective of the topography. The first I have seen this, thank you. Very helpful.

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure!

[@user-lt6vj4gq4l]

Thank you sir for all your efforts in keeping the world up to date with your footage /expertise commentary ….. much appreciated ❕⭐️ May the next eruption’s magma flow be contained with minimal destruction. 🤞🙏 Enjoy your bike …be carful ! 🤞 God bless you ! 🙏

[@JustIcelandic]

Much appreciated 🙏 and always welcome

[@parksto]

Nice news today Take care

[@gailgreen5012]

Be safe. We are so grateful.

[@suzanneaugust4585]

Good luck! I hope you get great footage. Above all else, be safe! Can't wait for your team up with Prof. Wilsey!

[@kitebarbie]

As always, thank you for sharing your footage. All so amazing. Such a beautiful landscape and always awesome commentary. Be safe out there!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Will do!

[@vexile1239]

The algorithm has bought me here, stay safe and good hunting

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome to the channel :)

[@susierider55]

What a beautiful day for a fly around. Such a good overview of the landscape. Stay safe.

[@jacquie-h4530]

I can't wait to see the collaboration between you and Shawn, that will be awesome. I'm learning so much about Iceland from your videos, Gylfi. Take care out there.

[@JustIcelandic]

Coming soon :)

[@me5768]

Let’s hope for the best situation possible, and please be careful while you’re out there getting footage. Wonderful content as always.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you, I will

[@freebirdh604]

Another great video Glyfi, thank you. So exciting to hear that as I type this, Shawn is in Iceland and that you are to meet and hopefully put something together. I am looking forward to seeing the Rock Star and the Drone star 🌟 🌟 performing in a collaboration event.

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

The way your luck goes, you will have driven home just in time to set the eruption off 😂

[@gigi3242]

Take good care of your health. Best regards.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, I will :)

[@Dinoduck24]

Thoroughly enjoyed the panorama view which points out the mountains etc, I am really looking forward to see your collaboration with Shawn, that will great viewing time. love the bike, that’s a great idea

[@russvhill2]

Another amusing and educational video, thank you. You and "Rock Star" Shawn are our primary sources of information, so we greatly appreciate your work and I hope we get to see a video of the pair of you soon. I'd be interested in your comments about the electric bike. I was thinking of getting one just like that but I'm not sure whether it would be legal to use on public roads in England. I haul around more camera gear than my ancient body is happy with, so wheels will be good.

[@pattilee1475]

Best of luck to capture the new volcano footage. Stay safe!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@user-jy1wr7ir7g]

I appreciate all your hard work but please keep safe. Best wishes from Suzanne in Australia

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks Suzanne 😊

[@elinhansen1638]

Nice! Thank you for your sharings! Looking forward to hear from you two together. Following from Norway!

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome! Thank you! and greetings to Norway :)

[@duncanpatterson8730]

Fantastic views Glyfi, just perfect. One can now see where everything is in relation to the latest eruption just finished. Brilliant. And like you, i've not yet been able to capture the moment an eruption begins.....maybe the umpteenth time lucky for the next one! Get well soon friend. :)

[@bevinboulder5039]

Fingers crossed that your timing is better this time and congrats on finally meeting up with Prof Willsey!

[@JustIcelandic]

🙂 welcome

[@vlee3880]

I love your videos; this one is wonderful to listen to and I’m so excited that you and Shawn will meet up - maybe you’ll make some kind of video together (though i know your content is quite different). I’m glad you’re feeling better and am excited about your e-bike! Keep up the great work. Oh - and for what it’s worth - I’m just a person who felt really resonant with that land when i visitied (being from Newfoundland myself), so I like to keep up on the happenings there - because i fell in love with it. Thank you for the ways you share the country, the land, and the context ❤

[@patriciastrong8813]

You are so awesome. I admire your enthusiasm. Enjoy your bike and be safe.

[@OneCatShortOfCrazy]

I love your videos and amazing footage, but please stay safe in chasing the images!! Much love! 💜

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you, I will

[@roxiejh1386]

Good luck❤

[@JustIcelandic]

❤ thanks