My Grand Volcano Tour - All the Largest Volcanic Systems in Iceland

I just got back with from my most important volcano tour so far and it started with major problems like many good travel stories. It's going to take some time to get all full version volcano videos online but I came back with huge amount of Raw video files that need to be colour graded and noise cleaned before I move to the storytelling.
I need to do more tours very soon, the new drone will be here before the weekend and I would really like to visit the highlands one more time before winter, but I have also planned a tour for my town series so i will be working a lot for my channel in the next weeks.
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PS. The Ongoing Glacier Outburst Flood is noting to worry about at this moment but here is how this played out in 2021: • Just a Glacial Lake Ou...
I'm however looking at this and might do an update tomorrow since I shot some videos from the river in my trip.
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[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

Iceland is unbelievably beautiful and you have the skills to show that to us clearly. Thank you for another breathtaking video!

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure :)

[@adamkilroe9840]

​@@JustIcelandicI would love to know more about the north west of Iceland, there seems to be a lot of geography and geology packed into a very small area

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

I second that

[@WhiteTiger333]

I was just scrolling through my back catalog of "watch later" and found this video that I never watched. Absolutely stunning footage, in spite of drone issues, and even more appreciated history of Iceland's geology and history. The 'back story' of Iceland is something I appreciate and learn from in your videos. Thank you!

[@robertpolestar-em4je]

This is why Iceland is soooo special.

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)

[@aprilpotter3054]

You did get some beautiful footage. We are privileged to have you here to share your beautiful country with us. Thank you very much.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much!

[@theotherandrew5540]

So, so beautiful. Your videos are fascinating and your commentary has a warm human quality as if you are addressing me personally.

[@Peter_S_]

Stunning beauty. You are a true drone photography master. I'm very much looking forward to what you will be showing us in the weeks ahead.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much!

[@gwynnblaidd]

Amazing footage so far of an incredibly beautiful island. I am truly looking forward with excitement to see more of that beautiful volcano landscape. Thank you so much for delivering that to us!

[@JustIcelandic]

This was amazing tour despite the problems and it's fun to work with those files that worked out well, and it's going to be even better when I start using the new drone :(

[@travellinglight77]

🌋 Iceland is a microcosm of geological wonders, endlessly fascinating. Superb video as always, Gylfi.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much :)

[@jonkirk2118]

Lovely footage of a beautiful country. Takk fyrir!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much!

[@me5768]

Such beautiful country, I suppose soon it will all be covered in snow. Wonderful colors of rock, wow mother nature is awesome.

[@suehayes2001]

Awesome footage. It's great that the places I've looked at on the map, now I can visually see what the landscape actually looks like, so many volcanic features. Just wow.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much!

[@lindakayjohnson9434]

Hi Gylfi.. Geology Hub did a video naming three of most destructive super volcanoes.. one was Askja and one was Taupo here in New Zealand.. two of the most beautiful Island nations on earth! Love your videos! ❤

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

If Taupo goes we're in big trouble!

[@Vulcano7965]

so he is misuing the term supervolcano again?

[@barrydysert2974]

10:27 i can't tell You how much i love this scene!!!! It looks like the mountain is swallowing the house!! A moment frozen in time! Beyond that is the brilliant construction of the house in that spot! Icelandic ingenuity on full display !:-) 💜🙏

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton :) hard to skip such video subjects :)

[@palantir135]

Good evening from the Netherlands, With all the problems you had, still great drone footage. With a bit increasing of the contrast and saturation in the video software you can make things pop if needed. Thanks for this video.

[@JustIcelandic]

It's right that I can make some videos pop in post but as for the dark soil, it's never going to do the land justice :)

[@palantir135]

@@JustIcelandic in photography, I use raw format. In that would be possible with filming, we would have the possibility to improve those dark areas also. Skylum Neo can do magic with raw photo’s. I would like that program to to film footage too.

[@willsmouse8111]

Thank you for sharing your last trek out to the major volcano areas! Your work is much appreciated, great videos from your drones and explanations of what we are seeing. I also love the maps and I am getting a great education about Iceland from you. I am from Maryland in the USA and have loved geology my whole life , studied it in college. I was very lucky I got to visit Iceland in 1991! I had to come back this year in May and really got to explore many cool places. I plan to return often now that I am retiring from work. First thing I am doing is getting my commercial drone pilot license, buying a new drone and going back to Iceland! Stay safe in your travels and good work.

[@bonniebickel6962]

Wonderful video, the landscape of Iceland is breathtakingly beautiful, thank you for all the new videos and your informative explanations. Will be waiting to see your first video with your new drone! Thanks again. B

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks! a drone with zoom lens opens up a whole new world and I look forward to give it a try :)

[@jangoosen5407]

Thank you for the lovely ‘hors d'oeuvres’ of things to come. Spectacular imagery!

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@favoriteblueshirt]

Great shots, beautiful colours. Looking forward to the Air3 drone.

[@JustIcelandic]

Can't wait for the zoom lens especially :) and the more range, it's a huge improvement :) although the 2s type was excellent

[@bobv7753]

Outstanding footage, geography & volcanic history lesson! Truly 1st rate content! So looking forward to more! Thank You!!!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you kindly!

[@stephanieparker1250]

Very beautiful! Thank you 😊 I’m happy you’re still making content even when it’s quiet at the moment. ❤ I also really like the maps you use, very helpful! I’m glad these systems are watched closely by scientists so there is as much warning as possible, ❤

[@laynelair2233]

Hang in there Gylfi! Still captured some great scenes. Have fun! 😁✌️😎👍👏

[@JustIcelandic]

😎👍 new drone in2 days :)will feel better in my next trip, this was a bit to stressing :)

[@MajesticNaturePhotography]

Absolutely love the content, Gylfi! Your channel is easily one of my favorites on KZbin! Things sure got busy quickly, but I look forward to seeing all of the additional footage from all the different areas and systems you captured! Thank you for the amazing videos!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much for your kindness, will do my best as always :)

[@Dreamworld986]

There are some beautiful colors there and I loved seeing the Northern Lights.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@kathleenschaubhut4174]

Beautiful video of amazing and rugged Iceland. So glad you are sharing Iceland's amazing and diverse landscapes.

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure as always :)

[@AndyGabrielPowell]

Fabulous and informative. I hope to visit and hike a little of Iceland next year.

[@JustIcelandic]

You should! Diverse landscape and never a dull moment :) thats Iceland :)

[@rianeufeld5563]

Your footage is beautiful. I think nature gave you the perfect lighting for all of the footage. It's perfect!! Thank you for what you are doing

[@pixelpeter3883]

You did visit some magical places; can't wait to see your full videos on them :-)

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes magic is the word :) The landscape here is so diverse :)

[@otterssilver7299]

Wow , the geology is out of this world! Beautiful! Some of it reminded me of the Dakota Bad Lands.

[@jameslynnbudlong5658]

Amazing landscape!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, it's nothing like the Icelandic highlands :)

[@ericdupont1326]

Thank you for your hard work and the stunning views of your volcanic island : Iceland

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@johnbradshaw7525]

Another brilliant video with lots of stunning footage from Iceland. Excellent work Gylfi. Takk fyryr. Safe travels and stay safe.

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@HeidaBjorkSaevarsdottir17]

😮☺️🥳🎉🥳 Landið okkar er Hrikalegt og fallegt á sama tíma 🤗

[@JustIcelandic]

Algjör meistarasmíð :)

[@robyngrieve9665]

Looking forward to footage from the new drone.❤🐨🇭🇲

[@JustIcelandic]

Wow... me too :)

[@penihavir1777]

Ooooh 😁 - looking forward to more of the new stuff when you have time to process it. I’m guessing you’ll get the damaged drone repaired as a back-up when time and finds allow. 🙂 If you saw tourist groups in Thórsmörk, you may have glanced at my niece. You two might have been there at the same time. 😁

[@zweispurmopped]

So I get a robust hat to not actually have my brains blown away by the pictures the new drone will bring! 🤗 Fantastic pictures as always! 🤩

[@JustIcelandic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

That was breathtaking. Thanks for the footage and the views. Iceland is a land of wonders!

[@JustIcelandic]

It really is :) never a dull moment while traveling, well, when the drone behaves :)

[@spasticmagnet]

love these way more general and in depth info

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Today is the first cool day in Ontario Canada as well as the blue moon for August. Then, next week it could go to 32C… higher than it’s been all summer. I appreciate your video today. Beautiful as always. Here’s hoping your friend with the Jeep has time to take you out when your new equipment arrives. Best regards from Ontario.

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

Wonderful video, it is so easy to forget how rarely explored and documented these areas are. Every visit is a a fleeting moment and the land can change in an instant. I wished I could be walking there, taking in the enormity of volcanism and tectonics.

[@JustIcelandic]

I promise you some good sightseeing tours from there soon :)

[@yomogami4561]

fantastic video of your beautiful yet deadly scenery gylfi thanks for all the hard work

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@CaSuMog]

So you just did my favorite route in Iceland, F208 south… unbeatable…

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I had a great time there, nice light and I god some nice videos that I have to process soon :)

[@CaSuMog]

We might come to Iceland next week. Uncertain must find cheap flights on 6.9. and 15.9. Will bring gifts….

[@alayneperrott9693]

Great footage of some of the volcanic systems that are least accessible to tourists.

[@JustIcelandic]

Just starting :)

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

Great stuff, Gylfi! Good to see that you're planning ahead for great content to post on the channel through the winter. Looking forward to seeing in detail the awesome landscapes for which this video was only a teaser. Thanks for your continuing work in building what is sure to become a favorite channel for many folks who are fascinated by Iceland's geography, geology, and history.

[@ginnyzoo]

I love seeing your work, look forward to every video!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!

[@bartjes2509]

Thanks Gylfi, you showed us some truely amazing landscapes of Iceland. Fun fact: mount Laki was already there before the 1783 eruption. The fissure that opened also tried to split that mountain in two but no lava flowed out of that. When hiking the mountain, you can see these scars on the mountain but only when you know what you're looking for.

[@palyba1]

This was amazing! Such beautiful footage! Just lovely! And you are going to make it even better! so excited for you! And me too! Can't wait to see what your vision is! Thank you for sharing!

[@Jillysmom63]

Good video! sorry you had drone problems You finally get to go up there nad then hat happens, well I guess be thankful your car didn't break dow huh? lol Its always something though right? now your going to have to get a backup drone for your drone! haha. Its mind boggling to think that big V in the ground was shooting lava in the air at one time! that must have been a sight to see although I'm pretty sure no one back then wanted to see it or for it to happen. Its amazing to see all the lava beds knowing how much it took for that to happen and how long! Well.. good luck on the next trip and getting the drone fixed.

[@Meggligee]

Great video as usual! Looking forward to your upcoming videos!

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you like them :) it's huge work to process those files but I will try to make the next one soon :)

[@juju8119]

Another excellent video, thanks...

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks again!

[@RusselSprouts1]

Thank you again for a steady feed of my favorite place on earth.

[@JustIcelandic]

my pleasure! Shot a lot in this tour so it's plenty to come :)

[@petramaas8574]

I postponed viewing this video for a couple of days to make sure to have the time to fully enjoy it and I was not disappointed. Sorry to hear of your technical problems, but the footage is again breathtakingly beautiful ❤. Looking forward to the results of your new equipment and thank you again!

[@stenlarsenfinnsson8239]

Dear Gylfi, amazing footage and so many thanks for your time and effort and not at least drone flying. I been flying over and seen so many videos of Iceland but it makes a huge difference then you know what you are looking at. Love your comments about hotdogs at Eldgjá 🙂 - I wonder if I get to see such huge volcano eruption (there was a time it was normal).

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, those major eruptions occur every 3-400 years as I understand things so I haven't been expecting such an event during my lifetime, I was however reading an interview with a volcanologists just a few days ago, and he's concerned that Katla might blast off big time since it's not erupted since 1918, but Bárðarbunga and Grímsvötn could also get nasty soon.

[@nickylambert5462]

I visited Landmannalaugar a couple of days ago-totally blown away by it 😍

[@JustIcelandic]

Fantastic place and I'm glad you noticed, and appreciated it 🙂

[@leandabee]

Absolutely stunning views using your skilfull drone expertise, and omg, those autumn colours😲👌👏👏, also, hello little scarfed puss 🥰

[@djscrews]

Incredible views, man! Awesome video!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a ton :)

[@helenfawcett9685]

Such fascinating landscapes - so many colours. Thank you again Gylfi

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure 😊

[@TheZad101]

Thanks for your stunning videos

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure 😊

[@keithpyman8209]

Thank you for the great video footage of Iceland's wonderful terrain and the updates on the current situation regarding the eruptions. We have visited twice and hope to return, such an amazing place 👍😊

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks! and always welcome to Iceland 👍

[@dougholliday467]

Great jopb with this film. Hope all is well up there and best in the future. Sincerely, Sentebay at 81+y,o., in USA

[@JustIcelandic]

We are all fine and I'm sending you best regards from the far north and thanks for watching :)

[@alienallen2983]

👍🙏>>>💚~~~very beautiful Thank You

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for visiting

[@IXSEVEN9]

Stunning as always, thanks for your hard work!

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@gailgreen5012]

Fabulous scenery. Thank you.

[@JustIcelandic]

😎 welcome

[@Seafariireland]

Mount Leki looks very interesting with those scars on it’s flank!

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I loved it around there, have still lots of unprocessed footage will upload more soon :)

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

New drone eh? Ex-ceee-lleeeent!

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I'm keeping the old one as a spare, will need it, also when I find something so good that I drain all batteries, and it's not enough :)

[@DzikiFotograf]

Wonderful as always! :)

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks again!

[@wildwolf3343]

Truly stunning!! Such an adventure it’s great to see such wonderful footage.

[@JustIcelandic]

Many thanks!

[@stephanieparker1250]

Oh a kitty!! ❤❤

[@JustIcelandic]

😊

[@samsmith2635]

Great Video, glad your drone plans are coming together 10:18 I just wanted to appreciate the pragmatism of this building. Is it just a Barn or something else?

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks, it's just a practical shed :)

[@marguerithakoldhermann70]

Thank you so must..🥰

[@JustIcelandic]

Appreciated and welcome 😊

[@pauljames5281]

Such a beautiful country and so much geology. Many thanks.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too

[@bertblom9516]

What a beautiful tour!!! Thanks. Want to go back....

[@JustIcelandic]

You should! and welcome to Iceland :)

[@figjam88au]

i just upgraded my screen and now your video's look even more amazing

[@JustIcelandic]

Great to hear 🤗 and enjoy

[@craigmccann1028]

You are the best.

[@JustIcelandic]

😍 thank you kindly :)

[@garygallozzi2845]

The scenery is stunning, thank you😬😬😬

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure 😊

[@arinurminen672]

Amazing stuff!! Gongrat, for the new equipment you have, it´s good to work with proper gear!

[@JustIcelandic]

It really is, my toolbox is getting quite good now :9

[@holgerklare444]

DJI Air3 👌🏻

[@JustIcelandic]

It's a gamechanger for me :)

[@KevinWilliams-ps4co]

Brilliant video as always look forward to sseing the next one..

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks 👍

[@Kangaroo_Caught]

Thanks for yet another awesome video. Just a thought, following your gimbal issues with the Air 2S. Do you have a portable landing pad for your drones? I've watched live streams from Isak Finnbogason and he uses one rigorously. It seems to provide a clean landing area.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I have but I suspect it's an issue since the drone did an emergency landing by the volcano on burned soil with ash all around, think I will have it fixed and keep it as a bakcup, I needed that during this tour

[@brianyoung9014]

Nicely done Gylfi, Thanks.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too!

[@RankinMsP]

Thanks for the updates. ❤️

[@JustIcelandic]

Any time!

[@renater.540]

Despite your initial tech troubles you managed to capture stunningly beautiful footage. I wouldn't miss a single frame of it. When firdt coming to your channel a couple of years ago I never imagined your country is so breathtakingly beautiful ! Whith each of your videos I discover more beauty! Thanks for sharing! Btw: you mentioned Grimsvötn volcano: Yesterday I read on a German volcanologist's website that a glacier flow has started there. What are Iceland' s scientists opinions on this? Will the pressure relief start a new eruption? Thanks for sharing any actual insights! Best wishes and looking forward to new footage

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank a lot :) I'm actually working on a glacier flood update, online in few hrs :)

[@renater.540]

@@JustIcelandic Great! Looking forward to it 👀

[@annabee1984]

Breathtaking 😀🙏

[@JustIcelandic]

We agree 😀

[@bigantplowright5711]

Stunning.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bricknercj]

Gylfi, can you explain the existence of the structure at the 10:13 mark? What the heck? Beautiful footage, as always.

[@JustIcelandic]

It's just a shed and the owner is practical :)

[@ryanwatterson4038]

Super cool

[@dasmaurerle4347]

Thank you very much!❤

[@JustIcelandic]

You're welcome 😊

[@ruthkirk9287]

Loved this evenings introductory briefing! I would love to contribute to your new drone, but do not know how, or where, to do this. Hlýjar kveðjur frá Mön xxxxx

[@JustIcelandic]

Links in video description and greetings from Iceland :)

[@rgdeflatedeez2353]

That's beautiful.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AnnieRegret]

❤

[@JustIcelandic]

❤ welcome

[@brucetidwell7715]

Your videos are just so breathtaking! Thank you again for sharing them. This really brought home just how incredible, and disastrous a serious Icelandic earthquake can be. What do you do if you have car trouble out there in the back country? Can you get cell service? Do the Rescue Teams come to help?

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much! and yes, a SAR team are actually moving around there during summer but it's also plenty of jeeps around and no problem to get some help from tourists around :)

[@netwitchtatjana4661]

It doesn't look as if you were still on planet Earth there ...

[@JustIcelandic]

There are many "out of this world" spots around here :)

[@rileyuktv6426]

Planet Iceland❤

[@Divig]

If I ever get to go to Iceland you will have spoiled me for the landscape! Can it be as beautiful in person and from the ground as it is in the best lighting, from the best angles from above?

[@JustIcelandic]

Absolutely! even better from the right places :)

[@marksandford2937]

Great video, very beautiful landscape. How were the tephra waves formed?

[@JustIcelandic]

To be honest I'm not quite sure but I will cover this in my longer video about this region :)

[@luciansatmarean75]

Nice trip, Gylfi! What road did you take to Laki? That's high on my wishlist 😊

[@JustIcelandic]

It's F206 near Kirkjubæjarklaustur and then it's a ring road around the crater row, in total 110km back and forth from Highway one. It's a lame road and I recommend a whole day for this :)

[@luciansatmarean75]

​@@JustIcelandic thanks :) maybe next time, if I manage to rent a proper car for this.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

I see Iceland kitties!!!!

[@JustIcelandic]

🤗

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

Gylfi, What is GutnTog getting? It looks like a new fissure has opened up, or Not? Is it old footage as if it's something new? Please inform us!!

[@jimmcintosh9045]

It's old footage. A bit of clickbait to make people watch!

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

@jimmcintosh9045 -To me, that's Shameful what GutnTog is doing and I wish he would Stop!!

[@JustIcelandic]

Old footage :)

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

@JustIcelandic -Thanks Gylfi, I'll remind GutnTog to post his videos properly!!

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

Some good things can happen from what may seem like a setback, you decided to buy a more advanced drone that will actually work much better for you. Had you not had the problem with the other drone you might not have this better one for yrs. 👍🏻 Funny how things often work out for the best. 🙂

[@aoilpe]

A comment for the algorithm….

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :) and thank you :)

[@renate2068]

Rift or ice-age flood?

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Who is you eruption Wizard?

[@GoCoyote]

Is there any part of Iceland that is considered volcanically inactive?

[@JustIcelandic]

The westfjords and the east coast :)