RVK Newscast

Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, and his trusty cameraman, Art Bicnick, visited the volcano yesterday to check out the new wall that engineers hope will slow down the lava stream, which will soon flow over the main road just a few kilometres to the south of the eruption. They also discovered that the path to the volcano is now much better-a game-changer for visitors! This and more in today’s Reykjavík Newscast.
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[@adamclark6756]

Shout out to Art for his work and his excellent, smooth and beautiful camera work.

[@adamclark6756]

@@pokerjon7967 Nice one.

[@kctaz6189]

I didn'tt know the cameraman's name. Thanks. He is amazing.

[@S.R.Crnt.]

He deserves an award for his work throughout this whole thing. His filming is by far the best

[@bobduff2648]

Ye, first class video captures and editing🥇

[@patponce]

I agree this is excellent and outstanding journalism. And I really appreciate every second of it!

[@lindabrubaker6473]

This is the very best coverage on this volcano, especially if you can not go there in person. Thank you, Art.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

You are very welcome, Linda. It's a pleasure to do something for you :)

[@phph1731]

I know many people have said this before on this and other channels, there is no way the UK government would let us anywhere near an eruption, if one were to occur. All credit to the good sense of the Icelandic people. Thanks for the great coverage and commentary.

[@telectronix1368]

I dunno.....if it was a regular enough thing the 'concern for public safety' (and the money) would soon dry up.

[@jackalopewright5343]

I was thinking how in the US we would be kept 2 miles away at a minimum.

[@dianeroberts3161]

Then there’s here in the US where they have to tell us not to take medications we’re allergic to, and warn us that hot coffee is, well, HOT!

[@telectronix1368]

@@dianeroberts3161 And that packets of nuts 'may contain nuts'

[@SimoWill75]

And petrol (gas) doesn't belong in plastic bags....

[@marcomiele9435]

Wow !!! è sempre puro spettacolo , grazie per la condivisione !! 👍👏👏👏

[@nickauclair1477]

Art is what makes these videos stay interesting. The constant camera vantage of scenery is appreciated by us with short attention spans

[@picklep9812]

I think they make a great team

[@shirleybarone9287]

You are an awesome reporter.Hello from Rome, Georgia

[@gigigratz8855]

I am absolutely OBSESSED. Thank you for doing this!

[@andrewmoore3296]

Best volcano viewing ever thanku

[@lavenderlilac8920]

Valur and Art, the 'Valourous/Dauntless Duo'! The news team we all need around the world.

[@sophiabee8924]

And every office needs a Polly!!

[@chezmanya]

Thanks to Art for capturing another lava tornado! The opening and closing shots are fabulous!

[@dieterwtm8941]

did you mean this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHTEiYefl6eAhbM

[@susanwylie9890]

I have to thank you, Valur, for your long walks to get this footage so often!! Thanks to you and your camera team as we appreciate the informative updates. You guys are epic...and probably much trimmer and fitter!!

[@viv1921]

This still by far the best chanel big thanks from uk 🇬🇧

[@americanrebel413]

I never get tired of watching your videos, thank you.

[@pyrsartur3675]

I am amazed over and over again. I’ve been addicted to this since day 1!!!

[@patponce]

Valur, you are a warrior. Art, you are an artist with those amazing images! Thank you both for sharing this incredible beauty of Mother Earth. We are lucky to have you as witness of this events. I hope that the damage to your beautiful country’s infrastructure, cities and population will be as minimal as can be. I really wish we could come and see this amazing « once in a lifetime » event but it seems to be too soon with all the health restrictions. Take care!

[@5Heth]

The sound coming from the volcano was awesome. Thank you Valur for risking your life to bring us the news. You do an awesome job. Hello from Queensland Australia 💖

[@peterjohnston1224]

Risking his life? C'mon, he's a half-baked journalist stammering out a report. Don't make it sound like the guy s are supermen. You must be a Liberal.

[@mannistef]

He is fortunately not risking his life. When the gas goes somewhat high the site is closed. But greetings to Queensland :)

[@brucekuehn4031]

I discovered this on YT very early on and many times thought, “Well, that’s about it. Near the end.” And now, here we are 2 months later. Very amazing to look at the output still coming. Thank you Iceland - the gift that keeps giving!

[@FirstDagger]

If this really is a shield volcano eruption it might be with us for years.

[@sophiabee8924]

I have been completely addicted to watching this since it started too. Mother Earth, simply amazing. Yes, thank you Iceland and the lovely people at the Grapevine too for the wonderful newscasts!

[@juliocean1331]

Thank You Valur and Art. Great commentary and footage as always. The volcano seems to be growing in intensity and beauty. Wall is amazing. Great work by guys building it! Stay safe! 🙏

[@ChrisE72]

The sound the volcano makes is simply incredible! Cheers from Belgium

[@808OnMyMind]

As a longtime former resident of the Big Island, Hawaii, I of course am fascinated by volcanoes and appreciative of Iceland's gorgeous volcanic displays. I've been saying that in Hawaii the volcanoes have been referred to as "drive-in volcanoes" so I am calling Iceland's "walk-up volcanoes". The Kilauea eruption in Hawaii went on for over 3 decades almost completely uninterrupted. Building new land and changing the landscape, while covering roads and homes, yet creating new land, and landmass shelves that at times broke off and fell into the ocean. I love love love the Reykjavik Grapevine's coverage. Awesomeness! Professional. Dependable. Still, I am concerned for my 'friends' in Iceland the longer the eruption goes on. Be safe☺

[@milianfrance3284]

Great dedication to showing this incredible, beautiful and scary planet building volcano. Thank you!!!

[@scohanl]

Excellent work by Art and Valur. I was up the path a couple of hours earlier, passing by the excavator and dozer making incredibly quick work of moving a great deal of earth. I dropped a glove along the way, and figured it would be consumed by the eventual lava flow, but gladly, found it on a trek back. The massive growth of the lava field toward the valley since I was last at the site, Saturday was stunning, and sobering.

[@scohanl]

also. - having just been at the Westman islands for a few days, and seeing the 1973 "seawater rescue" of the harbor, I'm not sure any such effort would succeed today, here. As big as the Heimaey volcano was, this new eruption is something very different - we are only a couple of months in, yes?

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

That's right. Volcanologist don't believe that this will do anything else than slow the lava flow down. One have said that this was just a waste of time and money.

[@davidkyle9389]

I absolutely love the videos we have nothing like it in the UK. Been watching the volcano every day since it was being streamed. Amazing how much it's changed since the start

[@ragdolly22]

Me too 🇬🇧

[@wendycook6301]

And me!!

[@lilspagbol3537]

Me three!

[@everythingstaken63]

Me Four!

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Me also I started watching the livestream before it erupted when they had the camera watching another valley where they thought it was going to erupt 😂

[@OurWanderingWays]

Thank you for your coverage, absolutely stunning. Cheers from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺.

[@wendyfreeman32]

Greetings Valur, greetings Art, from Wales UK,i always a joy to see your podcast, that was one heck of a firework there, any higher and i will be able to see it from the Brecon Beacons, stay safe ❤

[@tg4941]

Amazing after the eruption all that roaring and banging inside. Havent heard that before. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@johnmaidment6728]

Great Footage Thank's For sharing God Bless

[@cherryvaleleatherock6900]

That soil is to die for. It is Beautiful !!! Thank you so much for this broadcast.

[@anassorbestiak]

This is absolutely fantastic. Those shots at the end are just incredible

[@KenWAnderson]

Fabulous video of this volcano. Thank you for sharing it.

[@mikerichards6065]

Another terrific video Valur and Art - amazing content and beautifully filmed. Fingers crossed this doesn't go out - I've got a week in Iceland at the beginning of September*. Come on Reykjanes you can keep going! * This means it will be pouring with rain in Iceland in September. On the other hand, if I'm out of the country, it will be the perfect time to take a holiday in the UK.

[@geastomphorst]

Thanks for this information and closed up of the lava construction wall. You are the only one that understands that we are very interested in it. The webcams doesn’t show it close enough! I heard somewhere that the goal of the wall is not only to stop the lava stream, delaying it would also be very helpful. Maybe it will take a few weeks longer before it is down in the valley and they can better prepare the infrastructure down there. Many thanks from the Netherlands.

[@jessiebrader2926]

Aloha from Hawaii. You asked about walls to deflect the lava here in Hawaii. For the most part they are unable to stop a vigorous flow. Several years ago an individual built a wall with a bulldozer in his back garden to save his house in Pahoa. The flow came right up to the wall a but then the eruption stopped and so did the flow. A couple of years later we had that massive event that destroyed hundreds of homes, nothing could stop that. Thanks for the footage, spectacular!

[@cb2000a]

You are correct. I live in Hawaii as well. Iceland successfully diverted a lava flow using a lot of sea water back in the 70's I think. That was an amazing feat.

[@gisli12]

@@cb2000a yes and saved the port of the island vestmannaislands just outside of the mainland. Fun fact US armed forces loand the locals súpur heavy duty water pumps, thanks USA for that and being the superperpower that dragged old Iceland which was the poorest shithole in europe to one of the prosperus state with over and over again tops various charts for good happy safe living standards, í have ww2 to thank for me being born, USA even paved the route 1 around the country in exchange for á millitairybase on the island, so again thanks america for everything :) peace out, a random Icelander.

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

Aloha, braddah! E mahalo!

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

@@cb2000a I'm in Mākaha, and I believe lava is an unstoppable force.

[@nebtheweb8885]

@@nonmihiseddeo4181 They tried a massive attempt at building walls in the 1960 rift zone eruption near Kapoho. Here is footage of that event and the futile efforts trying to build walls to protect the town, not to mention it has legal issues too as any wall built may divert lava onto someone else's property. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHPWeqBtntSXf9U

[@terryfraatz424]

Thank you for this video love your reports, and watching you from Washington State in the USA. God Bless all, stay safe!

[@Rawshella]

Another interesting beautiful adventure, thanks Valur :D

[@CooksterzLittlefield]

The final blast colors and hill shots are so fantastic! TY videographer!

[@direbearcoat7551]

This does NOT get old to watch. Incredible to watch. I'll be amazed if they succeed in getting that flow to stop with that earthen dam....

[@jeannetteparry5587]

Brilliant video. The reporter (Valur himself?) is such a character too - so natural, relaxed and friendly. And so full of enthusiasm. He and the volcano both have star billing!

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Appreciate the compliment. Thanks Jeannette!

[@hollynoellewallen5607]

Thanks for Sharing! ❤

[@stuw4943]

I could just watch this for hours, days and months. As amazing now as when it first started. Thanks Valur (and the intrepid cameraman) for your continued great work and reporting.

[@mariapepe2429]

Will be hiking there on Saturday. ❤🔥🌋

[@DanNovatnak]

More fantastic content! Thank you so much for your continuing coverage!

[@claudiapeterson3637]

Thank you Valur for an awesome newscast. I would love to be there and see it in person!! Awesome camera work.

[@beyondthegoats6048]

This production is excellent on all levels... Thank you.

[@isabelpatterson4949]

Just to say politely that Nature will always Win it's just the Way Nature is..stay safe....

[@corrineboxkicklove7942]

Hope they can divert the lava just enough to prevent from causing damage. So Amazing how much this volcano has changed, since March.. Art’s videos are spectacular.( Almost feels like I’m actually there watching the volcano.) Hope I can view it in person, in the near future. Thank You Valur. Stay Safe. From Arizona - We Love Polly. 🌋 😘🐶

[@LibbyRal]

aerial views show there is nowhere to divert that flow. it would have to stop and then back up, which is pretty unlikely. This 3D map helped me understand the situation ___ sketchfab.com/3d-models/fagradalsfjall-volcanic-eruption-18052021-73adeb1d4ed54eedb8ee8372836d965d

[@billcook4768]

That “danger closed” sign is so cute.

[@Vulcano7965]

@netwitch56 it's trying its best

[@annatheinnotz4901]

Participation trophy 🏆 for little danger/closed sign!

[@MellenBerger]

the little sign that could........well tried

[@annatheinnotz4901]

@@MellenBerger shhhh..... don't hurt it's feelings....it has big aspirations! It hasn't had all the opportunities that privledged signs have, but in a time of sign diversity, it's time to shine has come!

[@MellenBerger]

@@annatheinnotz4901 I apologize to the sign and it´s family, and hope all the best for it in future signage endeavours, at least it is bilingual, always a good quality to have in the sign world.

[@earlcheatham9152]

INCREDIBLE!!! This planet is truly extraordinary

[@terryfraatz424]

The reporting and camera work are beautiful, just beautiful, thank you!

[@lynnej7219]

Great newscast as usual. Look forward to the next one. Thanks Valur and Art

[@dmurphine]

Thank you Valur and Art for keeping us up to date on your amazing volcano. The machines you showed at the beginning are usually known as an "excavator" and a "back hoe" in America. Hope the dirt wall helps. Stay safe! from San Diego, CA USA

[@rocky_racoon3183]

Great report again fact not fiction, the sound was amazing thanks again. I hope to vist with my kid's this year, I will bring a bag of treats for Polly.

[@vauny24]

Amazing video shots of the Volcano.

[@cb2000a]

Thanks for your reports. Very well done!

[@randallfawc7501]

Best informational video I have seen so far! Great work Art!! thanks

[@TheMatoma]

I'm a hardcore "Volcan" now ❤️🌋🖖🏻 Keep it up Valur and Art and Polly! Best regards from Sweden. P.S. I voted for Iceland in last years Eurovision Song Contest online event. Basicly Iceland won. Iceland also won in the swedish votings online. 😊🇸🇪❤️🇮🇸 I really hope Iceland has not gotten to sick from the polish team down in Rotterdam?! I hope they can preform tomorrow! ❤️

[@susanjacquier5358]

Cheers from Australia Valur and Art. Your broadcasts are my 'go-to' for all things Volcano, but for all the other amazing things I'm learning about Iceland and its people. Thank you!

[@th.simmel8335]

so great! Thank you! First time I could hear the sound of the volcano clearly!

[@mikesphotography]

I always look forward to your updates Valur. Keep up the great work of keeping all of us informed as to what is happening with this awesome spectacle. 👍

[@SearchingNewAdventures]

I ordered a canvas bag today, Love the fact I will be getting a rock of your volcanoes, it's going to be a special surprise for my son who has autism. We have been watching, liking and sharing your news over here. Love your broadcast. It's almost like we Are their with you, maybe sometime after July if covid restrictions change and travel is allowed for us to go see your wonderful part of the world.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

I'm sorry Missie, but the lava rock is included only in the lava box - shop.grapevine.is/collections/volcano/products/the-new-lava-box-of-iceland Please contact us by email and we'll find a way to make you happy :)

[@deathbycheese850]

I haven't been following for a few weeks as I've sick, so I got a massive shock when I saw the size of it. It's breathtaking.

[@ryanfitzy1083]

Ur an awesome dude to watch. Much luv n respect from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Thanks for the support, Ryan!

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Been watching it from Maine, United States , for weeks.. Great footage , wish I could see and hear it live.

[@carolmclean8535]

Love your work. So dramático y different every time you go. Amazing and beautiful. Thank you

[@garythewildcat]

Excellent reprots. Look forward to seeing you everyday at dinner time here.

[@mamabearworries5555]

Nice job covering this volcano 🌋 It’s aftermath is pretty devastating! Take care and be safe out there.

[@sarah7022]

This was very interesting. Thank you very much.

[@slynskey333]

great work, thank you

[@kathyg.5742]

Great videos! Super interesting, thank you for filming it. Just incredible. Hi from Seattle Washington 🙋‍♀️👏

[@TripleG69]

Thank you for sharing. Unbelievable how something so bad can be so beautiful.

[@artmchugh5644]

I knew a woman like that!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyjames2022]

Nice tour of the dam construction and eruption site, thanks for the english language coverage!

[@TimeToEvolve101]

Thank you very much👏🙏👏🙏🌋

[@FredT34]

I travelled from France to see the volcano on Sunday afternoon and Monday night, actually my mind has not yet recovered from seeing this. If you're vaccinated and have some bucks, just GO and see it!

[@telectronix1368]

....and if you're prepared to quarantine on arrival and when you get back to your home country.

[@Mugdorna]

I’m very jealous of you. I’m vaccinated but on half salary. So no travel for a long time.

[@paristen8556]

Did you have to quarantine on arrival? I'll be coming from France in about a month from now, and the quarantine information isn't very clear..

[@Gigarayzor]

Yes, you need to quarantine, but if you have proof of vaccination, you only need to quarantine until the test they give you at the airport comes back negative (a few hours). If you're not vaccinated, you probably shouldn't be traveling anyway.

[@santo4911]

Did you fully vaccinated? Or you take the quarantine? I read online on Iceland tourism website, they welcome tourist from around the globe with 2 condition: - you must be in quarantine if not vaccinated - you can start your journey without quarantine if you fully vacinated in home country

[@epincion]

Brilliant thanks Art and Valur

[@rbdaviesTB3]

That lava aqueduct is just amazing!

[@Rwanda223]

Maybe the word should be lavaduct.

[@rbdaviesTB3]

@@Rwanda223 Inspired!

[@lauratictoc]

It never ceases to entertain me. I could watch it all day. I hope the lava is stopped from affecting infrastructures, build a big big wall or dig a big big valley. thanks for the info as always

[@christiebiscuts2340]

Awesome reporting, wonderful explanations. Thank you.🇨🇦

[@nomorecensoringme]

Thanks for sharing your video and insights.

[@JoannaoftheZee]

Probably the comfiest channel on KZbin. Subscribed.

[@chrismullan7191]

Here i am 00.27 sitting in my front roomin London watching this on my laptop, the wonder of technology truely amazing.

[@mariacarter6954]

Thank you for keeping us all informed and with some magnificent shots. It amazes me how long it's been flowing and also hope you do actually sleep. Good luck with your Euro vision entry for tonight it's a good one too. Cyber hugs from South England 😇😚😇

[@ianjones5526]

The volcano has come a long way since mini me-awesome video as always

[@ham5069]

I cooked noodles on volcano lava welcome to see 👀

[@lestergillis8171]

I want to see some fine ribeye steaks with onions cooked there.

[@innocentndayambaje8523]

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[@dougalexander7204]

Thank you.

[@starcrib]

Incredible- shooting 300 meters into the sky....with that thick lava flow....beautiful 🌋🌋🌋🌋

[@shanejohnston7586]

man that would be absolutely amazing to sit and watch in person!

[@marilyndougherty3486]

Keep the updates coming. 😀😎

[@trevors3450]

This is my new destination addition. The power of nature is incredible. God is good.

[@zed4225]

Great job Valur and Art, wish I was there )

[@sarahlouise7163]

fantastic report!

[@tiniselles]

Once more such an interesting video of the volcano. I wish traveling would be easier, Iceland is one of just a few countries on my bucket list 😊

[@SearchingNewAdventures]

That opening of the Volcano footage was epic! Love the camera work, this news broadcast really has a winning combination, it's interesting, informative and exciting where you just can't wait for that next video!!! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋

[@markosullivan4095]

Best photography I have seen of the volcano, particularly the opening scene!

[@jackielheureux3229]

Absolutely beautiful. I have been following you from the beginning. The camera work is beautiful. But to see this in person must be out of this world. Hello from the United States Tucson Arizona.

[@Dayanto]

It's interesting how the lava river is creating it's own kind of aqueduct high above the surrounding landscape.

[@derdin8]

@Dayanto ...lithoduct?

[@RoxnDox]

It’s actually quite common. The lava flows along, and bits along the edge cool off and stick. Then another surge of lava makes more bits to stick on top of the older ones, raising the edges. Repeat a whole lot, and the edges keep building up. Every now and then the flow will surge over the edge or the wall will fail and send a flow off to the side, which cools and raises it some more... repeat, repeat, repeat. You end up with a channel perched way up high above the landscape.

[@timberwolf1575]

@@RoxnDox Just be glad that the volcano is still small. It could (will) get really terrifying if it were a few dozen meters taller. As they get above a moderate height the lava goes down the cone sides fast enough to thin out and cool quicker, changing the process to shield building with some lava flows instead of lava flows with some building. It's that transition area where there is enough cone/shield to generate strong flows but the slopes are still too flat to thin out the flow that is really dangerous to the surrounding area.

[@RoxnDox]

@@timberwolf1575 yes indeed. We may get to see the process in action over the next few years.

[@goldenshine9434]

Thank you for your presentation. From Ohio USA.

[@PearlGourami]

Absolutely phenomenal footage 👏

[@l.a.l.productions6563]

Thank you for the great information.

[@knollibe]

That would be an excavator and a bull dozer. Wonderful coverage. I watch every video!

[@lotharschiese8559]

They need a BIG digger and a fleet of 2 big mining trucks, a fuel truck, a mobile trailer with water and a shitter, OR they WIIL loose the battle. This monster is growing, the lava flow is hotter, flowing faster, like water now!

[@elizabethbalazs7322]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful clip

[@nicejungle]

Thank you for the update. I live in the south of France but for the past 2 month I feel a little icelandic myself thanks to all your amazing footages on many youtube channels. I hope the wall will hold !