RVK Newscast

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Another fantastic video from our favourite volcano from our favourite camera man Art and our number 1 news presenter Valur Take care from Portsmouth in southern England

[@wendycook6301]

I second that! Brighton UK

[@gilscot100]

Hello from another living in California. Been loving your reporting since this all started. You give us many chuckles. Thank you Valur and Art. Checking in on the volcano has been a daily fix for me. But loved the Brexit darts match.

[@kctaz6189]

Your cameraman is awesome!

[@bradleyvrooman1801]

I would love to be his cameraman! Get to go check out the volcano every week and see a lot of other cool stuff on Iceland.

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

And after so many vulcano episodes we finally hear him speak! And see him! Awesome! ;-) Maybe Valur was as impressed as we are now? That's why there was this time only (as far as I noticed!) 1 instance of "meaning" in the whole video? ;-)

[@whizzywoo582]

thank you for suffering for our view pleasure Valur and Art :) Amazing footage, sounds like glass being scraped!

[@MeanOlNana]

Your totally my favorite videographer of the volcano!!! I anxiously watch for these updates everyday!! Others may post more but yours is higher quality!! Just wanted to give u a shout out 😏

[@lindadavis6336]

Miss when you sign off looking at the volcano. Thank for sharing volcanic news as well as other Iceland news

[@jillmckay7865]

Great commentary. You and your team are great representatives of Iceland.

[@joycecory]

Hi from California. Your presentation is refreshing. Love your sense of humor. Looking forward to your next Newscast.

[@lesleyrowland8090]

WOW!! So enjoy & Love your cover age!!! Great to see humour and banter being exchanged too!! Thank You So much for your Wonderful and very Professional Videoing of the Eruption. I have read Many of your subscribers comments. Keep up the Great Work that you are doing Art & Valur. I had been following the HawIian Eurtions over the Previous few Years. I Much Prefer your Coverage By Far!! Thank you Again. Kia Kaha in Maori means (Take Care) from a New Subscriber from Down Under, Aotearoa, New Zealand. ❤🙏

[@zed4225]

Hi neighbour in NZ, I'm in Bunbury, West Australia. Watching that silly man approach the volcano was almost an insult to those who lost their lives recently touring an active volcano in NZ. Crazy is as crazy does. I love the footage of the tectonic plate movements in NZ, literally see the ground pushed up. Awesome.

[@freddeyo6338]

Greetings from Las Vegas! Been hooked on your channel ever since the first eruption! Really enjoy it, every episode. Thank you!

[@claudineb777]

Me too! Greetings from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

Thank you for going up there for us. 🙂

[@niamhquinlan6497]

Great report Valur. Love the blips that Art left in. You were busted Valur. 😀

[@TomBeingpushed]

Very informative as usual! Thanks a lot for this! It's great that you go to the volcano for me every week and show me what's new. By the way, I don't care whether you smoke or what you smoke. Who cares. The volcano also smokes.

[@dinowenino3229]

Thank you for your continued reporting on the volcano. I have been following you and enjoying your videos for about a month now, from Casper, Wyoming, USA

[@caladanian]

I love the last part of the video always without text. Please continue this way. Today this phase was a little too short. …just to enjoy the crackling sounds and the wind.

[@vronw5782]

🤣 love you guys never boring or dull reports. As always great information with lots of laughs.xx

[@johncranwell3783]

Superb presentation as always. Thank you 😊

[@mikerichards6065]

Some of Art's footage deserves to be in geology videos - there are some lovely shots of pahoehoe lava ('rope-like) lava forming right at the end of the video. And can I wish you all a happy National Day tomorrow? Raise a glass to Jón Sigurðsson on my behalf!

[@barbaraseymour3437]

The ‘windy walley’. I love it. You’re wonderful.

[@zed4225]

Valur and Art...thank you so much for your detailed updates. Always a pleasure to join you on these trips and thanks for sharing with the world. I'd like some new drone footage I think. If I win the lotto I'm going to Iceland and having a beer or three with you both x

[@boaz2079]

Love the moment that valur says like you have got to cut this out and art kust says NO😂😂

[@simonk6504]

haha ja

[@cproteus]

Já, I like very much the unscripted reporting. Don’t edit it.

[@laurajane2791]

😂😆🤣🙃😂

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

Hello from the UK!!! Thankyou for the awesome videos and news too! 😀

[@firefly01]

Valur, you must be the only journalist who walks backwards when making a report. Love it!

[@deliajones9541]

Now that takes skill! Love it!!

[@corrineboxkicklove7942]

I laughed when Art refused to cut /edit the video. It’s always great to watch your videos, Valur, mistakes or not. ( Hey - we all slip up, once in a while. 🤷‍♀️) I’m sorry about that idiot who climbed the Volcano - He gives Americans a bad name. Still shocked that he would risk his life that way. I hope Iceland can Bar him from entering your country, ever again. Thank You to Art for the Amazing Video. This truly is an Ever Changing Volcano. 🌋

[@danh-RedSwan]

Have come to really appreciate your reports👍🏻 Thanks for all you do.

[@karenmulcahy3273]

Hello from Kentucky- no volcanoes here so I love watching you guys- stay safe!!!

[@lililee3906]

Your reports are the very best! I'm always waiting on the edge of my seat for your posts. Thank you and your crew for all the fun and effort. Cheers! 🤗🗺🌋

[@T_Mo271]

Love the sound of the squeaky lava at the end.

[@kctaz6189]

Where I live in the US we have forest fires. Our firefighters have told people that if they refuse to leave after a mandatory evacuation order has been issued, they are on their own. Firefighter's lives are not going to be put at risk to save stupid people. It has been very effective. Your rescue people should adopt the same policy and announce it for people who walk on the lava.

[@krisushi1]

In Australia with our bushfires, if you don't keep your property clear of rubbish and overgrown trees etc., the firefighters will not attempt to save it but go into the next. We don't have mandatory evacuation but if you chose to stay and fight the fire, you will do so at your own peril. Many died during the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019/20 doing just this. The only issue I have with letting idiots play with lava, is that they are forcing their immanent deaths on innocent viewers at the site. There aren't spectators to those fighting to protect their homes and we learn of the fact afterwards. It's a different story here. I know what happens when humans come in contact with volcanic output and no-one should be forced to see this. I wish it was as easy as letting them learn for themselves but at what expense?

[@shiraz1736]

You don’t save someone who does that. Just stand back and appreciate the level of stupidity you are fortunate enough to witness in person.

[@georginatoland]

Icelanders value all life. Even the stupid ones. They are good people 😇…better than me. 😝

[@zed4225]

Same in Australia. But all that will happen with the volcano is they will close it off to the public, so he ruins it for everybody, very bloody selfish. We got drones these days, no excuse for that behaviour, he knew it was wrong, but off he selfishly went.

[@TrainLordJC]

@@zed4225 I agree with your comment. I can't imagine a genuine geologist would be silly enough to climb up a volcano as active as this one. Seems to me that the idiot (and the world has plenty of them!) just wanted a selfie to put on his instagram! He was extremely lucky to have gotten off that flowing lava without hurting himself and if that lava flow had not divided where he was it could have been a different story. And if he had been caught by the lava and been a fatality then the people of authority would certainly restrict access to this wonderful act of nature that we (wherever we are) are so fortunate to witness. My passion for geology grows more deeply as I have been watching on a daily basis since the beginning of this volcanic outpouring to see how mother earth continues to fascinate us.

[@janetstanland2015]

Thank you yet again, great stuff 😊

[@bandit6048]

You are doing a great job. Keep it up! :)

[@originalperemi]

I love your videos, discovered them few weeks ago and always happy to see new episodes

[@peetiebird4678]

Valur: "You have got to cut this out" . . . Cameraman: "No!". 😂😂😂 . . . well, so much for workplace cooperation! But truly, it's not a big deal at all. Your manner of reporting is very refreshing and entertaining and I very much enjoy watching and hearing from you. Just keep doing what you're doing. This captivating, magnificent event has captured the interest of the entire world and you have become a celebrity, my friend! Take care and stay safe!

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

Some more bloopers footage from time to time would be much appreciated by the audience, I think.

[@watrgrl2]

Hello from Portland Oregon! Great news show! Very knowledgeable and enjoyable to watch and listen to!

[@lovehawks2814]

Having watched this with everyone else for months now, I'm not sure it is fair to say that this is turning into a shield volcano. Although the history of this volcanic field around Fagradalsfjall is relatively infrequent, it seems to have a lot in common with volcanoes like Kilauea in Hawai'i. I would actually argue that the volcano already is a shield volcano, but has been deeply incised by glaciers over its history. Natthagi is a classic glacial valley in this respect. I would go so far as to say if Hawai'i were as far north as Iceland, and had glaciers, Kilauea might not look too different from the plateau surrounding Fagradalsfjall.

[@robertgotschall1246]

Yeah, I was thinking that the only other way for me to see something like this would be Hawaii.

[@grendel_nz]

Busted! 😝 Art blew your healthy living image. Still loving the reports. Thanks for your efforts. 🇳🇿

[@M124M]

He certainly did.....vaping eh!

[@epincion]

Great update thanks

[@robertsoper7993]

Another great report; much appreciated.

[@pickens60]

Thank you!

[@focus19551]

only for me... thank you Valur!

[@LilyGazou]

Bravo! Favorite volcano coverage.

[@Dirigo207]

Been a bit busy with work but glad I could found some time to get caught up on what’s going on. Finally vaccinated, hoping to take a trip out in the next month to finally see the volcano. Though minus walking across the lava 😂 I feel you on the tourist. They have all returned to Maine. And they are just….. lovely

[@CherryBlossomHill]

I haven’t seen you this happy since the pandemic began! Such unbelievable scenes from the lava flow, you should be on the nightly news around the globe, excellent reporting! (P.S. Bravo to Iceland for telling the damn yankee to go home!) Love from California.

[@smashICE1]

thx for all the news about this phenomenon!

[@susanjacquier5358]

As always, great reporting Valur and Art...your camera work is excellent ! The last couple of shots look like post apocalypse ..yikes.

[@heikegeyer1266]

Love your news and your style to inform us. Through your stream i have the feeling, I am an visually participant and a dayly witness, how an new shield vulcano is born on an area of an old vulcano area. Thank you for your powerful work. 😊

[@sbroggie]

Hello from California!!! Thank you for the awesome videos and news. 👍🏼❤️

[@erictaylor5462]

10:15 A volcano will kill a geologist with the same speed and brutality as it would kill a bus driver. When Mt St Helens erupted in 1980, geologist David Johnson was one of the first people killed. He just had time to key his radio and say, "Vancouver, Vancouver, this is it" By the time they asked "What is it" he was already dead, and of course they could see it from where they were. He was calling Vancouver WA, not Vancouver BC. Vancouver sits on the north side of the Columbia River, across from Portland.

[@RoxnDox]

And Vancouver Washington is the home to the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory where he was one of the researchers.

[@erictaylor5462]

@@RoxnDox That's why he called Vancouver and not Boring, Oregon.

[@RoxnDox]

@@erictaylor5462 yep. You know that, I know that, but not everyone did. Now they do. 😎

[@larryryan5108]

You are the best!

[@mikefriend1514]

I find it fascinating how quickly the lava changes direction. It’s like the volcano believes in an equal share for everyone. Since the big spill into Natthagi, it seems it’s decided to redirect lava towards the northern end of Meradalir. Of course it will come back again. The volcano itself seems stable but I still expect a wall to collapse or for the lava to find a weakness in it, given the volcano is now in a continuous state of eruption.

[@Climbatiz]

would be really nice to get a video of the view from Path B next time you goto the volcano

[@iceberrypink4350]

I appreciate all the volcano news and updates!

[@zaneswim2438]

Valur , you are the best reporter. Ha, caught you vaping. Quit that and the hikes are easier. Your newscasts are by far the best.

[@nolagranolabar]

Hello from Southern Oregon USA! Thank you for another wonderful report! I have been on vacation and have missed 3 broadcasts. It’s so good to catch up on the news in Iceland and see you and Polly again! Being an American, I have to say that am SO embarrassed about the idiot who climbed the cone of the volcano! He could have been severely injured or worse. I hope that he doesn’t ruin it for others visiting the volcano. Keep up the great work! I love all your broadcasts! 😁❤️

[@loub.2992]

Thank you for your latest update. Regards from 🇬🇧

[@lynnehorn2220]

So love your channel. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. Be safe. Warmest regards from Durban, South Africa

[@terryfraatz424]

Thank you for the posts and Hello From Washington State, God Bless and keep safe!

[@billcook4768]

I’m no expert, but if we are taking bets on “volcano vs man made barrier” my money is on the volcano.

[@ikluft]

Don't count them out. The volcano just does the same thing, basically following gravity while building a shallow-sloped shield volcano. The engineers have been learning from the experiments so far. They also have more motivation on this new barrier because, as the video shows, the town of Grindavik is potentially downstream if it goes the wrong way (west) over that ridge.

[@direbearcoat7551]

@@ikluft We will see what we will see...

[@robertbihn3005]

I think it will hold, but not forever, I say over 2 weeks

[@paleggett1897]

Bloody heck Pipe and major sized water pumps to allow some ofthe lava to chill out✌🏽 It has been utilized before. Build a 4 or 5m retaining wall, then flood with seawater…. Then spray/flood 0.5km to km above retainer & pond area, then build new barrier and repeat ✌🏽

[@KaiserStormTracking]

@@ikluft I mean the town is next to the coast meaning they could try and cool the flow front or at least slow it down via the same method in 1974 but with high pressure hoses

[@paulshields1883]

if people take risks on the lava field and get hurt, they harm both themselves and potentially the rescue team, and it costs a lot of effort, and yes money as well.

[@zed4225]

And ruin the experience for everyone else as they probably stop people going anywhere near the lava fields. I knew he had to be American before he opened his mouth, but I won't throw them all under a bus, there are idiots in every country.

[@collinfraser1218]

So many reporting now, but always happy to see your logo Valur ! You and Art are the originals ! My other thought, I feel like I need a lesson in thermo dynamics ! How does enough heat to melt rock conduct for such distances ? Perhaps that insane lava walking geologist could be your “special” guest and explain ! 🙏🇨🇦

[@musherjune1]

Valur, thanks - you are an Icelandic (International?) treasure. Of course, your editor / photographer (Art?) is an absolute genius. Thank you! (Oregon, USA)

[@dorothypapineau8283]

Sorry you didn’t bring the drone. The wind blown smoke is ominous as mentioned below. Good work Art and Valur. I’d be really happy if you updated on site tomorrow. The situation is that interesting.✨🙋‍♀️✨

[@IDNHANTU2day]

I did see the video of the man climbing up the volcano. It was insane how quickly he ran away when the lava started pouring down.

[@edithlauber6309]

I just love your reports. All the best from Switzerland.

[@suerobinson9380]

I❤️Iceland. Thank us such a great time there.

[@petermckinnon7102]

Love your reporting.

[@stuw4943]

Cheers guys…another great report. These vids really help to fuel my yearning for the country and I’ll be back soon I really hope.

[@marsoups]

Very nice video! Thank you so much, from Brisbane, Australia.

[@tommyroche9142]

One bit of good news on the weather is that the winds are expected to fall light over weekend, then Sunday/Monday change direction coming first from SW, then S. Will make for better viewing.

[@ronlafond5288]

Thanks for another great report.

[@adamclark6756]

Those final 30 seconds look like an end-of-world movie shot.

[@yahushuafukushima3494]

Don't spoil it!!! ;D

[@yahushuafukushima3494]

It is the end of the world, it's just beginning.....sorry ending....sorry beginning.....;D

[@ikluft]

With all those lava flows down the steep slopes, I think the entire Nátthagi valley is destined to eventually be used as an alien planet set for some future science fiction movie.

[@stephenmclendon1085]

Greetings from California. Great coverage from the beginning. Even though other photographers have done a marvelous job capturing ever aspect of your country's newest newborn volcano, RVT Newscasts goes into great detail of the geological reason this volcano is unique. I even believe you had the very first drone shots, then a lot of copy cats followed. Just one thing when you say you smell like a brush fire. That's humorous to me! That's moss burning. Come to California during one of our many 'real' brush fire fire seasons when we are burning. Keep up the tremendous effort you take to bring such detailed information to the pubic.

[@judyoc9333]

Love your work. Re the geologist who walked up the volcano, ‘yeah-no’ is how we would say it in Australia too!

[@wwoods66]

On the bright side, if you just want to see the foot of the lava flow, the walk in is getting easier and easier.

[@ChippyNeil101]

Great update...Thankyou

[@anni50ful]

I love the idiot stories ,in fact I was watching a few other videos of the volcano and saw three woman standing on the lava ! They also must of been Geologists haha ,Thank you once again you make me laugh 🇬🇧 ☺

[@viv1921]

Massive amounts of information thank you

[@dennisheaton4008]

That is just way cool to see the lava moving like that at the end of the video. Thanks for sharing. (DH, OKC, 6.19.21, 10:05 AM)

[@wildernesscapes]

love the commentary!

[@DJShadesUK]

"You have to cut this out by the way" "nei" and, commendably, he kept his word! 🤣🤣

[@Pacjam123123]

There’s some cool videos on YT of lava tubes in Hawaii. They’re so huge & they eventually have whole ecosystems inside them.

[@petebeatminister]

"Simply wait until the lava stops flowing and then build a new road..." - thats a fantastic idea. :) The problem is, when will the lava stop? In a month, a year, 50 years or more?

[@monicakelley2733]

I absolutely love your channel. God bless you brother for such great news clips and great camera work. I need to know how to help your channel. I'm thinking of ordering some stuff and can you send me some cold lava.....lol but seriously!!! Love some. I'm in NC usa and I wish I had the means yo be there with you guys. Again thank you soooo much and I will keep sharing your channel. You da man!!! And give the camera man a big hug from me.. 😇😇😇👍👍👍💯💯💯😎😎😎👣👣👣

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Like trying to stop a red hot glacier. What in the world could possibly stop or redirect that much weight and heat. It's going wherever gravity tells it to go and that's that. Cheers!

[@claudiapeterson3637]

Valur? caught you ...smoking? enjoyed your newscast...thanks

[@PrincessTS01]

when Anakin Skywalker played the floor is lava with obi, Anakin only lost 3 limbs to the lava so I'm sure the people getting selfies will be fine...

[@dorie991]

I miss the drone shots!

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

You should have gone up to Stori Hrutur. You can still see the volcano from there.

[@sbsman4998]

American saying, "make hey while the sun shines", at some point tourists lose interest, move on to next sensations, so stash away your winnings, these great hard won videos deserve more, good luck Sir ~~

[@c.j.wright-wingate4895]

Happy Fathers Day Valur and Art! Have a beer on us!

[@markreetz1001]

My take from this is "...it can kill you." Good point!

[@5nowChain5]

awww, was hoping as the camera approached the lava edge it kept going (drone) cross the lava field. with audio edited without the drone noise. would make a good ending

[@dalesharpy9197]

Building a lava diversion berm out of the native materials at the site. :)

[@janetbyrd1065]

One of the volcanologists in Hawaii was walking on top of lava just like this, it cracked, and he fell up to his knees. His companions pulled him out, he had very heavy boots, but still spent the next two years in the hospital having grafts to his legs. DON’T DO IT!!!!!

[@janet1717]

Valur vaping, caught in the act. 😂

[@MaryruthEavesHerrera]

Strangely, in the Hawaiian Volcanos National Park, people were allowed to go out and hike around, at their own risk. I remember that I had to tell my kids to feel the surface before they walked on it because they could not tell just by looking...My teenage daughter said that it was a good thing I warned her because she would have walked on the hot stuff. So you can go, but you have to the common sense and going as high up as he did certainly seemed crazy to me!

[@maritasue5067]

I saw a post from a guy who lives in Hawaii, who saw some teenage boy walking on that flow. One foot broke through a two inch crust and his leg fell down into molten lava. He saw on the news that the kid was hospitalized in critical condition.

[@Eddy12700]

The lava always finds it way to the water just like Hawaii

[@jrisner1951]

Lava flows underground through lava tubes.

[@dalesharpy9197]

Is that Vlogger Nina standing out front during the opening in the Orange coat? The Gal that hangs with Gutn Tog? :) Thanks for all the great reports and adventures! Cheers from Lynden, Washington, USA

[@bluealf33]

Top work Valur, any news about that murder you mentioned in one of your other reports?