More Uncertainty Than Ever Before Eruption Number 8 - Likely Weeks Rather Than Days

The last 2 days were a bit strange due to a bit overcooked statement coming from our own institution so this video touches on PR problems And how easy it is to misinterpret scientific information with consequences that appear in headlines all over the world. It's of course impossible to predict when the next eruption starts, but I don't expect it to start soon and my next volcano tour will therefore be short to document landscape changes between eruptions 7-8.
The footage in this video is however from eruption number 3 since I'm talking so much of volcano tourism and we see well how important it is to have SAR teams nearby and stay in control, even if the area is closed!
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[@mgntstr]

My eyes where so busy feasting on this footage I have to watch it again for my ears to hear.

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

Thank you for keeping a cool head and clarifying things for us. Beautiful video, too, as always, the heat sensitive footage is especially fascinating. ❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton and welcome, more thermal footage soon :)

[@lucindabrashear695]

Thank you for your honest reporting. God bless you and yours.

[@barrygysbers5632]

I was amazed at how rapidly the heat dissipated from the gas and smoke emissions!

[@lindaarchinal9008]

Appreciate the clarification without clickbait. You always deliver.

[@Aco747lyte]

Terrific video and narration; I agree that tourists need to be held back for the time being. I live in a tourist hotspot, and know all too well they can wander off just like sheep - to their peril! So I send you my good thoughts and heartfelt best wishes. All the very best to you from Wendi UK 🌻🌻🌻

[@Swisswavey]

Thank you again. Those thermal images were captivating. 😮😊

[@Celeste-in-Oz]

The glittering, billowing colours from the thermal camera 🤩

[@JustIcelandic]

More soon :)

[@bobtwartz8751]

@@JustIcelandic good

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

Another great report! Thanks Gylfi!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks again!

[@Altruistic-Viking]

@@JustIcelandicyou stay safe 🙏 I’m glad you’re using drones

[@CrackerFL]

The thermal drone footage was awesome 😃. Be safe, hope you get the new drone soon!

[@alilonghair7792]

Wasn't it just!!! And to see the line of burning moss so clearly was wonderful 😀

[@monicabretherton8578]

Thank you for delivering a stream of gorgeous footage to volcano addicts around the world, with a side helping of bureaucratic comedy - although I do feel for those who are in the hot seat. Steering a path through the seas of uncertainty is a stressful job, and not always one with a long tenure.

[@xiaofha]

Thank you for the great report! I wonder what the residents who can't return to their homes think of the tourists who hope to make their way to the area.

[@JustIcelandic]

The town will remain closed but there are however around 30 houses in use right now. Personally I feel as we need some Iife around there, new energy, it's been a major bummer and tourism could be the key to some kind of future around there.

[@samuelsfarm]

Thanks for your efforts and keeping the world updated. I wish a good outcome to all impacted by these events.

[@JustIcelandic]

Much appreciated! and welcome :)

[@petramaas8574]

Thank you for the update and beautiful footage. The thermal image of an erupting volcano is absolutely stunning 🤩. We'll have to live with the unpredictable nature of the volcanic activities of the peninsula.

[@petramitchell7162]

Thanks for the update. Beautiful footage!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too!

[@italianjob4947]

Footage not related to the current eruption.

[@quietone748]

@@italianjob4947 How so? The thermal imgaes are from the current eruption. Unless you meant the footage of the collapsing wall.

[@johnmeneses7039]

Thanks for giving a realistic view of what is happening and not sensationalism that others resort to. You have my utmost support and respect. Take Care, with greetings and best wishes from NZ

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome! Thank you so much and greetings to NZ

[@joyhayward3456]

What beautiful footage.Mesmerising. Thank you.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@feather1950]

Thank you for a real account of the situation there at present.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot and welcome :)

[@bevinboulder5039]

"Leg-breaking lava field" What a perfect name. Thanks for another sensible report Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure!

[@craigmclean8260]

Thanks for the update, Gylfi; enjoyed the thermal drone footage, especially! In looking at the USGS report today, I note a 5.3 'quake, which occurred 118km from Hofn, at 02:37 UTC...

[@JustIcelandic]

New video about it online now :)

[@WAU470]

Thank you very much for your performance - as always, Gylfi. Even on Sunday you are very busy ! All the Best to you!

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@yomogami4561]

wow that thermal view is awesome gylfi always better safe then sorry. honestly no need to rush to judgement

[@JustIcelandic]

That's right, just awful PR going on right now

[@jeremymatthies726]

Thanks for the update. Watching the video with the active volcano from earlier was a pleasure. Seeing the lava roiling like it was and spewing out, brings the power of nature into focus. Quite beautiful though.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it's a reason why this works as a magnet on people :)

[@barrydysert2974]

i was entranced by Your thermal footage! It's absolutely wild !:-)

[@JustIcelandic]

I will show more thermal soon :)

[@saywhat8966]

We need you filming the latest eruption! Your August 2023 footage is breathtakingly beautiful!

[@JustIcelandic]

For the 20 km I walked, it had to be :) and thanks :)

[@saywhat8966]

@Justicelandic It’s you Gylfi to be thanked!

[@billdouglas2936]

Takk, Gylfi, you are my “go to” guy for responsible information on all things volcanic.😉

[@JustIcelandic]

I try :) Appreciated :)

[@matusknives]

It would appear that all this fun is only just starting. Thank you for the update.

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

Good work Glfi shit 2 many idiots .fun hey wise up.

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

As usual i spell his name wrong .he dont want to hit that bar he likes unless it to chill.out get with it hes a brother.

[@JohnZuijdveld]

Always giving us the latest, informative information...with great insights!

[@janem4361]

Thanks so much for the continuing reports. Heading to Iceland in mid-August and your work is enabling me to keep up to date with everything that is going on. Informative and entertaining! Cheers from Australia.

[@JustIcelandic]

Sounds great! and welcome to Iceland :)

[@alexpotter5458]

Thanks for the update, Gylfi.

[@rickr5927]

Thanks for your updates.. very much appreciated !!!!!

[@katebatt7538]

Thank you for your calm head and beautiful images.

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks

[@LJP2112]

Thank you so much for your measured and thoughtful video, a voice of sanity amongst mayhem. I very much appreciate all your hard work.

[@johnbradshaw7525]

Another excellent update on the situation on Reykjanes Peninsula. Takk fyrir Gylfi. Take care on your travels.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Will do!

[@davidherrington7878]

Thanks for the update Gylfi, can't wait for your next episode. Take care and stay safe.

[@aprilpotter3054]

I hope we get a face reveal when you get your silver KZbin plaque!! Are you still making a plan to collab with Shawn?

[@JustIcelandic]

I might just do a face reveal by then :) and been ready for Shawn since he asked me for an interview

[@guidosarducci209]

Thanks for the clear update that sifts through the confused "official reports". I hope things continue to go reasonably well. Love your drone videos!

[@JulesUS8386]

Good work there! The Govt there doesn’t seem to handle these eruptions right…or even checking with volcanologists before any announcements are made. Stay cool 😎 Thanks for your report!

[@penihavir1777]

Thanks for giving a clear picture of what’s going on. ♥️

[@wordreet]

Thanks for all your info.

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure!

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Thank you for the update and the common sense analysis we have come to know!

[@kariknight6287]

Love your report period. Thank you❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@alienallen2983]

👍🙏>>>💚~~~ THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE AND THE GREAT FOOTAGE!

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spocksdaughter9641]

I now have a 2 step habit your vids only- click play.... hit like! before I listen so I do not forget. No one 100% quality in all ways..... as You!

[@kaybrown7879]

Awesome video & actuate information!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome❤

[@sallywatton2580]

As usual an unsensationalised view . Thank you 😊

[@jujuvtx]

Love your footage, every time! Stay safe!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Will do!

[@palantir135]

Good evening Gylfi, First: thanks for the new info. No tourist makes the duties of the civil defense a lot easier but no tourists means no extra income for Iceland. Stay safe and greetings from the Netherlands

[@eredbud9473]

Footage was beautiful. Thank you for balanced report.❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimsherlock8969]

White Island eruption of steam and ash was a tourism event that ended in tragedy. Safety first tourism last x

[@Rorschach.]

Much appreciated, as always. Thank you, Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Any time!

[@albertvanlingen7590]

​@@JustIcelandic Any news on the big earthquake last night in centre of Iceland 5+

[@delilahboa]

Thanks so much for information…… that footage of collapse near end of your video was so stunning 👍🏻

[@JustIcelandic]

Appreciated :)

[@CraigInNC]

Thank you again for your informative update. When was that cone collapse filmed?

[@JustIcelandic]

August 2023 by the Litli Hrútur eruption :) and always welcome

[@CraigInNC]

@@JustIcelandic Thank you again.

[@ericfielding2540]

I mentioned before that I understand why they don’t want to open up the Svartsengi-Grindavik area to tourists, so I agree with you.

[@gwillis01]

Thanks for the beautiful video

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for visiting

[@LilA-zl6tf]

Thanks again! Great footage, and that thermal!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks again!

[@Dao0253]

Great information Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@vlee3880]

Thank you for your beautiful, informative, and well-informed videos; this one was really excellent. I love your work; thank you for your passion for “knowledge translation / knowledge exchange”. And I am so grateful that you do this in English; Thank you for offering it in this way! I love the way you tell the story of what is happening!

[@pennyburns6123]

Thank you

[@JustIcelandic]

You're welcome

[@user-jy1wr7ir7g]

WOW, that is amazing footage.! Thank you again as always. Take care best wishes from Australia

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@margaretha0goerke]

Beautiful pictures and some report full of great insights! Well done 👍🏻

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ChrisBrown-zq7ze]

Thanks for clarifying the burning moss in the thermal footage, Gylfi. I thought someone had put Christmas lights around the eruption, like “Caution” tape. Excellent footage and I just love your narration. Your sense of humour always puts a huge smile on my face.

[@hellassmile]

thanks very much for your information

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@benjaminlamey3591]

thanks for the clarifications.

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinakling]

See you on six weeks! Can’t wait to see it from the plane, as we land in the morning…

[@quietone748]

Love the fact that there is a lava field called Leggjabrjotshraun in Iceland. It's charming in an alarming way!

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it's a clever name :)

[@aoilpe]

You always inform us well…😀

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad to hear that

[@judyholdsworth7096]

Like some others I was particularly interested in the heat sensitive footage. Thanks also for your continued trustworthy advice and brilliant videography 🇦🇺

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome, thank you! I almost forgot about those files but must look into them better and make them into a separate video :)

[@tomcatt9875]

Great video footage !

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much!

[@sherinidositko5261]

You Crack me up! Love the little note on the image at the beginning 😂

[@JustIcelandic]

😁

[@elionorvanes240]

Thanks for your update, Gylfi. Beautiful footage! By the way: I think you caught an interesting Unidentified Flying Thingy at 0.44 - 0.45 h....

[@lailabaloch568]

Safety should be first for tourists. Wait and see attitude seems to be the route to take for now. I'm in agreement with others that this is a beautiful video. Know you are reporting concise information on all that is happening in Iceland. Thank you.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Great video and clear truthful reporting - no wonder you are on the way to 100K subs 🤩

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you!

[@carolined5923]

Thanks for the update. What an amazing view of the volcano, the lava is flowing like a river..so quick. What a beautiful sight.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too

[@stephanieparker1250]

Omg the thermal looks amazing with the smoke! I forgive the civil defense and scientists because this is a unique event going on and there’s a lot of stress from all sides .. tourism, economic issues, civilians losing their homes and jobs, health hazards etc.. everyone wants answers and a plan but it’s so difficult.

[@brendagracie7522]

Thank you for your level-headed and informative coverage of the land of fire and ice. There is so much more to see in your beautiful country than volcanos. We will happily visit these other sites when we visit in last week of June. The awesome volcanos we will enjoy via watching amazing and expertly done drone video.

[@annabee1984]

Wow amazing drone footage 😊

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@StephenElsworth]

I was really hoping you would take thermal images of the vent and heat bloom, thank you very much for that shot! Awesome to see in both thermal and std video format. Keep up the great work. I've got a feeling that something is building up, not sure what though. Hope the general public stay away, I don't think it's safe enough yet.

[@robertbranch3916]

Your video at 4:00 ... WOW! I doubt if somebody would outrun that lava flood.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thats why we need out SAR teams there at all times, people are sneaking in all the time

[@alfrede.newman6626]

Good luck 🇮🇸❤👍

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome

[@user-pn8it7xm2w]

Thanks again Gylfi, good filming. Di……Cumbria

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@JanetClancey]

Totally agree the evolving situation is unknown and unpredictable.. no-one should be there excepting scientists

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@isasala9111]

Watching the captivating thermal images I was thinking “what’s that hot line on the right…?”. And suddenly “burning moss”. And me: “ thank you!” 😅😅😅😅

[@adamzimmerman6660]

Bardarbunga 5.3 ! Wow !

[@JustIcelandic]

Update soon:)

[@saywhat8966]

At a depth of 10 km that shows up around the globe! It even made USGS Latest Earthquakes map!

[@skyedog24]

They all think they can put guess mother nature 🌬️ 🔥 🌋 It's been very interesting since November to see just how wrong they are.

[@Frustrationcentral]

So to sum up: Tourist board says: “Volcano Tourism soon!” IS Defense board: “No Volcano Tourism, eruption soon!” Volcanologists: “We aren’t sure, so maybe don’t let the tourists in yet.” That sound about right?

[@alayneperrott9693]

Given that the magma storage under Swartsengi has now filled up close to the minimum volume previously associated with the formation of new dikes (with associated earthquakes) or eruptions, the Met Office listed several possible scenarios, including the development of additional fissures or vents in unknown locations, as well as increased outflow from the currently active vent. As pointed out by Shawn Willsey in his latest KZbin update, this situation has not been encountered oreviously in the Svartsengi/Grindavik area, but one that could pose significant and unforseeable dangers for tourists. Why doesn't the Civil Protection explain this more clearly? Thanks for keep a cool head, Gylfi. Love your thermal imagery! ❤

[@robertslugg8361]

I don't see an eruption 8 but rather an eruption 7, part 2. The rock in the sill is likely hotter and more pliable so probably able to inflate more without having to really spike pressure, sort of like an old rubber dodge ball vs a new one. I don't think absolute deflection is a reliable indicator anymore. But with a continuous flow of magma through the network vs having to work around a plug, I really do see any change as a sudden increase in the flow of the ongoing eruption vs a huge 1-4KM long blowout like 5 weeks ago. If there is a new vent in 7.2, I suspect it will be where those gases have been pouring out about 1/2KM north of the active cone. That area is still warmer than the surroundings and thus represents a path of least resistance with somewhat direct access to the magma stores.. That is my SWAG.

[@robertkrein8016]

Hi Gylfi. I hope you are well. Thanks for the new video and update. 100% agree that without assistance that's not the place to wonder around but do you know why civil defense doesn't want to open the eruption site? If it sketchy weather or just building the facilities or why? Best regards Rob

[@jonnybloggs6790]

Amazing times to be in … I find it more shocking that people act surprised when things like this happens when they are living on top of a active volcano 🌋

[@Zralock79]

Wow... I have never seen termal-images of vulcano. Very cool.

[@trygun4]

Thank you for your update. Is there any map that is frequently updated regarding where the lava flows now?

[@ivo2021us]

Volcanic activity around the world should also be monitored.

[@charleswebster2550]

As always, Gylfi, thank you for your level-headed response (again) & the breathe-taking footage. My first thought with this "dilemma" came from common sense Benjamin Franklin in 1735 who told the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA who were threatened by fires.... "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." He was right, of course, and they agreed.😊

[@1mmickk]

Whatever happens mate, we will believe it from you and no one else. The NUMBER ONE for Iceland facts.

[@stephanieparker1250]

Woke up to see that 5.4 quake in the Vatnajökull area. 😮😮

[@JustIcelandic]

Update soon :)

[@titaniumhud1536]

Multiple things can happen. The conduit is only supplying 3.5 cubic meters/sec worth of material while the magma chamber has uplift above it and some estimations are yielding some 5+ cubic meters /sec. There could very well be a sibling eruption, or even a revitalization the current eruption.

[@JustIcelandic]

I'm not even trying to guess this time, only hope for the best outcome, and thanks for sharing :)

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

@titaniumhud1536. I have one small correction to your comment when you said the conduit is only supplying 3.5 sqr m/sec. That should actually read as 3.5 cubic m/s which can also be written as 3.5 m³/sec.

[@titaniumhud1536]

@michaeldeierhoi4096 thx, half asleep comments are always riddled with errors

[@susannell544]

I read Baroarbunga took awhile to erupt,with fissures and Larger EQ to the North.

[@JustIcelandic]

New update online now

[@KatlaJokulsdottir]

I can't judge whether there is the capacity - in terms of e.g. rescue teams - to allow the eruption to be opened. However, if I were the government, I'd consider opening it (if/when it can be done safely) and charge a 1000 kr contribution to help the people and little enterprises of Grindavík. Or maybe if they don't make it mandatory they could still strongly suggest tourists to donate such an amount. All the money earned in that way should be directly used to support Grindavík, except maybe a contribution (at cost price) towards operating that volcano tourism (e.g., the rescue teams and their equipment). That way, the volcano tourism could be used to provide something useful towards Grindavík (and potentially calm the tourists' conscience along the way). It would of course not be enough to help everyone to get a new home but it might help to keep some local businesses alive and/or support people who struggle finding a new job, etc. Maybe the money collected in that way could be handed to the Grindavík town council who may have a better overview of who is in need of support, than the central government?

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I watched Geology Hub and his theory is the magma chamber is refilling and there is lift elsewhere. Still, it is mesmerizing and your videos are amazing to watch.

[@weatherman1978]

Yes, I am among the first 10 viewers!

[@JustIcelandic]

Congrats and welcome :)

[@weatherman1978]

@@JustIcelandic Thanks for another great video. I hope I can make it to your island some day. You are lucky to live in such a geologically fascinating country.

[@SaltAndVinegar42]

My guess: it will take a little more time until a new eruption/intrusion. We will see