RVK Newscast

[@Dani_Capozzi]

Art, you may be an ex soldier, but you are an excellent camera man. I appreciate the fact that you do not just do close ups, zooming in and out quickly and moving the camera from one area to the next quickly. I like that you move the camera slowly so that we get to observe many aspects of the landscape for longer than 1 second.

[@dkleath8697]

Every time I watch > I'm more certain that I should get a drone & Learn how to properly control it! Amazing how much more one can experience when "flying"!

[@erinmcdonald7781]

I remember when this volcano was such a tiny thing! Now, it's created such a vast, stunning landscape, even looking like a lava sea with rocky beaches @15:00 on in parts. Amazing!!!! Thank you, Valur, Art, & Polly! 💜🌍🌋🇮🇸🖖😎

[@monikaschmied7179]

That view at 15:12 is amazing. How ENORMOUS that lavafield has gotten. The whole place looks leveled out to a high plateau of lava. Some of the smaller hills vanished and the rest does not seem so high above the lava anymore 😯 Thank you for fighting wind, jackets and a very steep climb Polly, Art and Valur. ❤❤❤ That sight behind Valur thou 😍🥰 when he said his goodbye 🖖 Stay safe you three and thank you for your hard work wonderful pictures and drone flying.

[@catherinekenyon7555]

The opening drone shot was so lovely I got tears in my eyes. Thank you, Art!

[@RoxnDox]

Polly is doing her usual superb job as Chief of Morale!! That new eruptive vent is a fascinating development. If you look at 29:35, it looks like a crack in the cooled lava is acting as the conduit for fresh magma to bubble up from somewhere below. Which makes sense, if you consider that the sheer weight of brand new rock that has filled up the Geldingalir valley is bound to settle and sink a bit as gravity asserts itself. The new rocks would crack as the cone adjusts, and that would make an easy path for the magma to make its way to the surface (without being in line with the original fissure). Thank you for the reporting, many kudos to Valur, to Polly, and to Art the fantastic videographer who can walk backwards across anything! Live Long and Prosper!

[@grendel_nz]

It's the end of a lava tube releasing lava to surface.

[@RoxnDox]

@@grendel_nz Yes, that is another possibility. Another is that magma has been pooling up since the main crater vent got blocked, and spreading laterally within or underneath the new basalt. Anyplace it finds a weak spot, it comes bubbling up, without having to be anywhere near the original fissure line. (once it cools, these horizontal intrusions are known as 'sills'). Important to note, however, is that these are all just possibilities. Nobody can say definitively "It **IS** this, and not anything else!" Anyone who says so has certainly never worked in the sciences, particularly geology...

[@SparkieNeisti]

That footage!! Stunning. Thank you so much for doing this for us who can't get to Iceland. It's really appreciated :)

[@nolongerlistless]

You think you’ve been astounded & seen the best, and then Art Bicnick gets busy and the results just leave you open-mouthed, utterly stupefied by the beauty of the images.

[@johncranwell3783]

This volcano is a true showman! Constantly changing its act and keeping everybody riveted and enthralled! And then we have Valur and Polly keeping us enthralled to...hope I have the good fortune to meet you someday! Thank you 🙏 John

[@cobiski]

Spectacular drone footage! It's difficult for me to visualize the size of the volcano from the online webcams, this really helps to understand how large this really is.

[@sbroggie]

Holy shit, Art's videography is literally THE BEST. You guys should win a Webby for this newscast.

[@harryroberts3002]

Totally agree! Art's work is better described as cinematography!

[@margaretlavender9647]

Do you HAVE to be so rude, crude and vulgar? Not everyone speaks like that. My family and friends NEVER do.

[@sbroggie]

@@margaretlavender9647 Were you somehow damaged by my language? Is your existence diminished by my comment??? Why don't YOU calm down and think twice before you engage someone you don't even know for such a pointless, insipid reason!!! I don't give a hoot-in-hell about your opinion. Zero.

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

@@sbroggie Way to go Steve; put Karen in her place.

[@BallisticDamages]

One of the things I like most about your channel is the videography. Your team captures incredible shots, and the rotation shots are incredible for bringing a sense of scale to the volcano. Very informative as usual, thanks from Canada!

[@hebusvontroy]

Live long and prosper, Valur, Art - and of course Polly.

[@Lightbyfaith]

Especially Polly! , my Aussie, Oreo watches Polly with great intensity when I stream these on the tv 😂 (Groundbreaking when a dog’s interest influences a KZbin post)

[@mousiebrown1747]

@@Lightbyfaith Not really. Molly, also a border collie, was long a draw on the YT channel Home Grown Veg. I’m concerned that his dog is not wearing protective boots!!!

[@NiteCourt]

It is intoxicating to watch the lava flowing. But, more satisfying to listen to you explain what is going on! Thanks!

[@nancylozada9743]

Incredible! Unbelevalble.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

The drone footage over the trails showed just how much walking is necessary to get into the site. It is pretty amazing.

[@FrancescoBaldacchini]

Did it on Saturday night, Totally doable and totally worth it

[@sharon94503]

Mad respect for everyone, including Polly who makes that hike on trail B. I would be in cardiac arrest for sure, lol. As always, fantastic drone work Art. Ever captivating.

[@FrancescoBaldacchini]

Did it on Saturday night, totally doable, and totally worth it

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Glad you enjoyed it Sharon!

[@jenny-DD]

Are there pretty girls out there - my brother is looking

[@kathywalls4990]

Yeah, im glad yall are the ones hiking

[@lauratictoc]

wow, that footage will certainly occupy my flying dream tonight! well done Art. Great form as usual from Valur and of course the presence of the Chief of Morale made the long walk more than bearable. Thanks for the updates. Through this channel I travel to your land of ice and fire. Also the fight between Valur and his Jacket -- too funny!

[@nencat9544]

Thank heavens,.. for little drones.. that was superb footage, and helped give an idea of size and distance also. It's no surprise that trail A has been closed.

[@RookwingsKirk]

Chief Morale Officer, keeping everyone's spirits up. We can see she is perfect for the job XD Thanks for this - you give us better views than if we were really there - and we don't even need to get cold!

[@cljeans8399]

Just read your post! Had the same thought!

[@ellenpa2000]

Polly is a true Super Star! Making new friends everywhere all the time! Should be also your Chief PR officer!! The best!

[@mousiebrown1747]

He should protect her feet!

[@garz75]

Oh my God what an amazing sequence shot of the volcano 🌋 ! It is always perfectly framed, with an inventive use of the drone trajectory to make the shot entertaining yet majestic and mesmerizing. You managed to make the drone pan shots seem natural. Congratulations Art! I was on the volcano mid august on a crappy day, my KZbin video looks like 💩 compared to this…. My best to Valur, always very interesting and funny, and to Polly, the true star of the show…

[@Fister_Faster]

Beautiful work Art :) Love the natural sound of wind.

[@AvanaVana]

A couple things: 1. Langhóll, just north of the cone, is the tallest in the area at 390m, not Stórihrútur. 2. People did actually get stuck by the lava flow! The coast guard airlifted 2 people off of Gonhóll who had trespassed onto the lava. In fact, there was also a man who climbed the cone (it’s caught on video!) all the way to the rim, and one of those tow might be him. They likely closed it down not just because of the uncertainty, but because they can’t control people’s bad judgment!

[@ZebaKnight]

Amazing, isn't it?! Sadly, the idiots make life harder for Icelanders who are in charge of keeping order in this sometimes naturally chaotic area. Their lives may be endangered by the behavior of a few fools.

[@TheSecretChateau]

In volcanology, any volcano that 'pauses or rests' during an ongoing eruption cycle, is said to be "in repose".

[@5Heth]

Valur trying to put his coat on in the strong wind was very entertaining. The volcano is showing everyone who goes near it that it is never safe to walk on the lava.

[@kayvandyk3663]

I love how Polly stops and waits for Valur, like, "Get the lead out boss"!😆

[@petebeatminister]

Valur standing there wearing a warm jacket and scalf: "We came here today, since we are tough guys, Art having been a soldier and Icelander..." In the background: girl in T-shirt, looking at the lava field. :D

[@sifridbassoon]

obviously an American LOL

[@j.c.m5168]

@@sifridbassoon yes

[@Dave5843-d9m]

More likely British. Our weather is generally mild but our over-cautious forecasters make out that every storm will bring misery and ruination, which almost never happens. Result - people have no respect for the elements.

[@j.c.m5168]

@@Dave5843-d9m I was agreeing because she could be from the upper Midwest of the U.S.A. Where we regularly deal with -45 C winters. So 0 C is shorts and tee shirt weather for us. 🤣 I'm in Iceland right now sleeping in an unheated truck and have found it to be quite nice. Meanwhile all these other tourists look like they're going skiing in Antarctica. 🤣😂

[@nancybarnes7109]

Thank you for taking that rigorous climb to show us the volcano!

[@lynnej7219]

Art’s camera work is mesmerising. I could sit and watch all day. We knew you had made it, as you were caught on camera as you arrived on the hill. We saw Polly first and then the blue and red jackets behind her. The guy with the drone obviously did not realise he had filmed a star as he panned on over to the lava😂. That is quite a climb, I had no idea it was so difficult. Great narrative from Valur, always informative and interesting. Thank you all.

[@TropicPoss]

That was Gutn Tog/Roman and he did realise they were there - he referred to them in the next video he took that started a few minutes later - he apologised if his drone interfered with their work! Same later on with the marrying couple - he cut one video without mentioning them just as they were getting organised in the background, and then mentioned them in the next video a few minutes later - I'm not sure he'd seen them at the end of the first one.

[@northernskys]

Great work guys. Valur, so glad you didn't default to the standard "Football Fields/Olympic Swimming Pools/Washing Machines" media measurement system. "Square Kilometres" (or "Miles" for our Imperial friends), gives a much better idea of how big the lava field is. And Art's camerawork, and drone work, really add to the impact of how big the volcano and lava field really is. Awesome!

[@tonyowen116]

Really liked the drone footage at the end. Appreciate the overview of the crater and the origin of the lava river to the SW. Looks like the upwelling of an artesian spring. There is beauty in nature.

[@chrisosh9574]

The opening sequence of the lava looked very organic, like something alien flowing out of the ground to take over the planet, maybe it can. These are the best reports on the eruption and all the other interesting things happening in Iceland, the island with the most photogenic eruption ever.

[@missmb2u]

I also thought that beginning lava flow sequence looked like an alien being. Fantastic footage. Thanks

[@eastwind6820]

Another great report! Thank you Valur and Art! You and that coat had quite the battle!

[@krissullivan6313]

Lots of good volcano information. Art's drone footage was outstanding as per his usual. And per her usual... Polly was just plain cute!

[@SucicRaven]

It's hard to imagine how small the crater used to be. Or even that it used to be a valley. Those drone shots are truly breathtaking!

[@charlesmnadeau]

Valur, you're getting to be a great volcanologist. Amazing how the drone is able to fly through these windy conditions. Thank you.

[@tsangarisjohn]

Polly is getting love from everyone 🥰

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

😉 Polly is the REAL star of the show.

[@leggiemeggie5837]

I got a kick out of watching her and people’s reactions to her 😄 .. she is such a great dog

[@RolfStones]

That sulphur (yellow) on the side of the crater is so beautiful. Also loved the shot down the valley

[@jimgraves4197]

Very impressed with the drone footage, thank you Art!

[@amfwelsh]

What an amazing opening drone shot!

[@marie-annemoors2133]

Thank you for this difficult hike to show us this and the fantastic footage from Art. You were lucky that the weather was okay. I saw people struggling on the steep hill in the dark with rain and wind.

[@stuw4943]

Who the heck gives this a thumbs down!? They clearly don’t appreciate natural beauty and amazing landscapes.

[@kolloduke3341]

Maybe because he dosent know what to expect and he takes his dog with him .WTF! risk your own life not the dogs .

[@maryokolo7423]

@@kolloduke3341 pp

[@ietm1806]

Great reporting, wonderfull video. Lovely to see Polly make so many friends. And seeing what and how you need to walk to get to the lava field, I can have nothing else but respect for you all. Thank you

[@edjr2267]

Art, I have become a fan of your camera work and editing since I discovered The Reykjavík Grapevine a few months ago. That last shot was a masterpiece!

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Thank you very much Edward. The key is to stay focused on the sticks while the wind and Valur are smacking your face :)

[@AnnaInSweden]

Wow, that sound when the drone started and lifted off!

[@nancybarnes7109]

I thought there was a sudden earthquake at first!

[@morich8245]

Thank you once again for all the amazing footage from Art must be the best I've seen, also so much interesting information from Valur, then add the gorgeous and entertaining Polly and yoy have a first class video as always.

[@KimmyLambert]

I love this show so much! Also so grateful for a videographer who has finally captured the true colors of the lava and surrounding area! I wish you guys would go up there at night just once, so we can see the true colors for nighttime also!

[@KurtLawson]

You guys have just the best drone footage of the volcano. Well done, again.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Thank you Kurt!

[@mbergstrommedia]

Art is creating art with his cameras. Amazing footage!

[@larrybryant4255]

Another fantastic update, Valor, Art and Polly.

[@ScottDJohnston]

The beginning volcano shot reminds me of something Stanley Kubrick would film

[@queenb67]

Honestly, I was looking for Han Solo encased in carbonite...

[@d.aardent9382]

Whoooooa i havent seen any news on this for a few weeks and its amazing how much it has filled up the valley areas now and how large and high the top crater looks now. It is imposing upon the viewing ridge mountain so much now its incredible.

[@Logotic]

Boy oh boy. Polly is just out there scooping up love from the tourists the same way she does tennis balls. Damn I love that dog.

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Live long and prosper, Valur, Art and Polly! 🖖🖖 I ordered a T-shirt and it’s on its way! Quite excited about it, and hope that I get a chunk of the lava that Valur said would be included. I’ve never seen lava before, except in videos. Great opening and closing shots of the very serpentine lava flow! Your a talented videographer, Art.

[@StuartWoodwardJP]

When the drone took off, I thought it was my washing machine about to explode! 😂

[@Chompchompyerded]

Does your Chief of Morale Officer have any friends which she could recommend to fill the post of Minister of Morale at my home? I noticed on your previous video that she is excellent at playing "Frisbee" and that is a requirement of the position, as well as being petted and groomed a lot. "Unexpected" should be the name of this volcano. It always does the unexpected. Unlike most volcanoes, it is in it's nature to do the unexpected. Maybe this volcano is inhabited by the spirit of Loki. It always takes great delight in fooling us and making us look silly. Great video! All of your videos have been great, and we hope you'll keep them coming!

[@WorldofLadySondrea]

I look forward to your updates. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and amazing beauty that is Iceland. The volcano has captured my attention since the beginning. Blessings

[@gmahin]

Love this…….the sound is spectacular, the images are unreal………..talented videographer ….thank you for being there. This gives me such feeling of connectivenes✔️

[@rutheglinton1117]

The English word you were looking for to describe the lava source is 'the mantle'. Thanks for your informative videos, well done :)

[@markbell9742]

From a geologist in Tucson Arizona great volcanic reporting and as well at the Grapevine's main News-page. Cheers, Mark ******************************************

[@ellenlewis9860]

I have been watching since before the actual eruption began. It's nothing like we expected. WOW! Not the typical "tourist" event that was expected to say the least. Great coverage. Thanks guys and Polly.

[@terrijanecek3505]

Thank you for continuing to bring us the best footage and knowledge of this changing event. This is amazing!

[@elizabethmciaglo6137]

Thank you, Roman for your volcano cast from Iceland. Will keep posted to your volcano cast coverage!🌋keep shining!🌞

[@lindaneilsen5604]

Volcano refuses to be defined. Lava lake reflects like silver off into the distance. Unusual new fountain and fast streaming river! Another drone captured an unexpected tall fountain from the cone so keep your drone safe. With this new behavior it’s not looking so friendly anymore. It works to put your back to strong wind when putting a jacket on😁. Hope you stayed awhile to enjoy the view.

[@szendrich]

Very, very scary. I'd never seen lava before. It's unimaginable. Needs to be seen in order to be conceived. Thank you so much for providing this footage. It's amazing.

[@billthorne1]

Art, is that the real sound from your quad? No rotor sound, just the cold breeze. Cool. Beautiful video Art. Thank you and Valur and Polly.

[@louisegogel7973]

I was wondering the same thing… helicopter sound at one point and as we got closer to the lava, the crackling of the rocks in the lava flow.

[@grendel_nz]

That's not a breeze. That's strong icelandic wind!

[@bevinboulder9085]

Great report! The drone footage at the end is spectacular and the best that I have seen to show exactly _where_ all that lava flow is coming from. Incredible! Thanks for all your work.

[@hilite975]

That opening sequence looks like some sort of organic circulation system, of some sort of creature. :)

[@jameslynnbudlong5658]

Thanks for the news and amazing drone footage!

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

🥝🙋

[@melissahdawn]

"...But not us, we are tough guys." LOL 😆

[@Germankipp]

Watching the lava flow in some of those drone shots is like a fast example of glacial icesheet flow.

[@EcceJack]

Just what I was thinking, too!

[@canadianhaven]

Awesome video and commentary! Thank you Art and Valur, your hard work is very much appreciated!

[@angelachouinard4581]

I would love a blowup of that opening shot for my living room wall. It's a work of Art!

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

We have some of Art's amazing drone shots available as prints in our store! You can find them here: shop.grapevine.is/collections/volcano?page=1

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@TheReykjavikGrapevine The store is awesome! I know where I'll be doing my Christmas shopping. Thanks!

[@mikesch0815]

Polly for president!

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

😂👍

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

@@Beth-ie That's a lovely idea!

[@l.plzsavethebeez485]

Of the US! Please!

[@mikesch0815]

@@l.plzsavethebeez485 UN, of course!

[@Kevint601]

Thank you for Some of the best drone shots, long slow smooth pans and pulling back for perspective on a clear sunny day. Please continue adding extra footage at end of episode. Question: do scientists think this lava is coming from lava tube or a new fissure? (Looks like a long crack) Same question about recent lava fountains that fed the big pool the last few days? They appear to be gone now.

[@susandewolfe4876]

It is always enjoyable to watch you and Polly in action

[@JevoUK]

The footage of the volcano is awesome, I would love to see a compilation of all the drone footage. fantastic work guys. I'm in awe.

[@grantpeck6512]

Ok I chortled out loud at the "Live long and prosper" What a dork! Love it :)

[@skduran7357]

I know I've become too attached to this volcano when I recognize Valur and Polly in DroneZone's video. I've been on every visit with you from Cortez, Colorado USA. I had no idea I wanted to visit Iceland, now that's a goal! Thank you everyone at Reykjavik Grapevine ❤🍻👊👏👏

[@solros218]

Footage of the vulcano and lava flow is really a peace of Art in more than one way. Fantastic!

[@maryellenmcgarry3429]

Awesome coverage, Valur and Polly. Photography outstanding. Thank you for another great update.

[@wendywilson18]

What over-the-top efforts to bring us an amazing show.! Many thanks. Such a treat to see a bigger picture perspective. Congrats to all! Polly, Valur and Art will enjoy some rest and relaxation after these efforts. Great job.

[@vdubz243]

Love these updates. Polly is greatly loved by all she meets. Keep up the good work everyone and stay safe.

[@kctaz6189]

Terrific drone photography of the inside of the volcano and of the downstream lava flows. Strange to see the lava seeming to pop up out of the earth in many places and commence its rapid downward flow.

[@moonbathing2002]

It is a great privilege to be able to watch, from safety, the birth of Iceland's new land! Her labour pains quaked the earth, now multitude of births, all very individual with their own personalities!

[@jjohn621rs1]

Your shots while you were putting on your jacket and then after were some of the best videos that described what was going on, and the actual size and extent of the lava flows. Thank you for the updates from Texas, since we can't be there ourselves. You are our eyes and ears. Keep up the great work. I love your reporting.

[@lindayoung5767]

This was great!! Wish I knew how to get you the elbow bump or handshake so I could be sure to see your follow up to this!! Shall try to see what I can find! I second all the compliments I've read in this thread. Keep up the good work!!

[@russvhill2]

Thank you Spock and Polly and Arthur, another of your excellent reports 👍

[@smashICE1]

Thank you so much for the update on this. A visit of Iceland is a must now, it's on my bucket list for the next 2 to 3 years. I'm looking forward to this! Live long and prosper, too.

[@alaskajdw]

Thanks guys. Love your morale officer ❤️😘

[@stevestormssr5492]

Thank you for speaking in your video. It's nice to watch the lava flows but an explination as you gave, is very helpful to better understand what we are seeing. Too much is focused on the fascination of the funerals and flow and too little on the overall results and effects. This isn't just a side show of the freaks of nature. This is science of global concern. A real-time classroom in nature. Thank you for making it more than just a sideshow attraction!

[@feline_type]

Art's drone footage is amazing! Thank you so much

[@firefly212]

Absolutely stunning! Really informative, incredible news. Well done team! I was glued to your newscast. Great to see the trails, experience the wind force (which I have done, several times, when I've been to Iceland as a photograpgher) Video is best one for me, for a long time! Cheers.

[@kerrygourley9060]

Love your updates on the volcano. Arts drone work is just spectacular.That opening shot was just mesmerising.

[@palnepokorni9221]

Hálás vagyok és köszönöm, hogy láthattam ezeket a lenyűgöző felvételeket. Külön köszönöm a kalauzolást és azt, hogy lehetőség volt magyar feliratban olvasni. Áldott, békés, szeretettel megtöltött szép napokat kívánok a csapatnak.

[@diannamoore1522]

Well done to all three of you! I have to admit I find this volcano pretty scary with its ability to change direction so quickly. Fascinating!

[@alangillis8817]

Icelandic Search and Rescue/ Valur/ "Wait! I gotta get my jacket on!" Art, I've never seen a weirder lava surge, a fantastic opening shot. "It's alive. It's alive!" --soundbite Hammer Films from the Sixties. Nice work Valur! All that was missing from the grand tour was a smelly badly burned hiking boot. "Tourists and helicopters. One of these days they're going to shut down our volcano!" Thanks guys. Always a pleasure to tag along with you.

[@vronw5782]

Valur Art & gorgeous pollie 🙂 and the grapevine team will never know how much your reports have meant to me. I lost my mum to cancer end of May. Continuing to follow your epic adventures has made me laugh, cry and be in awe of this wonderful world. My mum would be fascinated as she did visit Iceland some years ago. Thank you so much and I hope I get many more chances to share with you. Drone footage was awesome 😳. Stay safe love from me in the UK. ❤

[@jtechboy]

Thanks for trying to physically getting up there. Love the reports.

[@Norfolk250]

That's the sexiest octopus swimming against the current I've ever seen!

[@leggiemeggie5837]

I can’t be the only person who wants to drive one of those search and rescue vehicles 😆.. they look like a lot of fun to adventure in 😁👍

[@icost4671]

Now that you mention it , yeah that looks like fun 😀

[@paulrandig]

Yeah, I'd like to go on a ride in one of those, too. But first, it should be voluntary, not because I needed a Search&Rescue vehicle. And second, I think that after half an hour across that stony ground I would eventually lose the excitement.

[@sallysassa]

Absolutely spectacular. Amazing and thank you so much for sharing your magnificent volcano and landscape.

[@demef758]

Spectacular drone camera work by Art, as always.