RVK Newscast #95: The Volcano Area Has Changed Dramatically!

We visited the volcano in Geldingadalir the same day that four new vents sprouted up in the area and it’s safe to say that the area has changed drastically. The lava is now around 10 million cubic metres in total with 5 cubic metres flowing out of those vents every second.
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[@1ACL]

This is by far the best channel showing the volcano on KZbin.

[@Gartenrocker]

I agree with that

[@BucktheWonderDog]

I agree! Using the drone footage the way they did made his descriptions very clear.

[@suereed]

Totally. The Best.

[@MCP53]

Agreed!

[@willeecolor6182]

Oh yeah!

[@pattimuscarella6369]

The best video of all coming from Iceland! Thank you for not putting annoying music behind it and allowing us to actually hear the sounds! This was wonderful! Brilliant!

[@florancegardinar9658]

Agreed

[@nicolecrystal6765]

you must not ave seen any oter videos , e is awful and borin

[@MrsC48]

Really appreciate your newscast. I also appreciate that you don't add obnoxious music to accompany the drone shots and that it's just the sounds of nature. Subscribed.

[@susanjacquier5358]

I totally agree....Valur and Art show this volcano in all it's glory without the 'hype'. The photography is Outstanding !

[@douglasl832]

Absolutely astounding drone/camera work. For the first time for me a real feeling of the topography of the area (better than looking at a map).

[@CarolC455]

few words needed with such camera work -

[@michaelturner6358]

Your newscast is one of the highlights of my day, thanks again.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Wow, glad to hear.

[@timvasbyburnie]

Astonishing. This is the perfect blend of close up shots, wide shots, explanation, great scenes and more. Thank you!

[@s70rk]

The host and camera man are getting into excellent shape, hiking to the volcano twice a week. Good work guys :)

[@nyima04011]

Thanks SO much for flying the drone slowly enough that we can look at different aspects easily. Really appreciate the view!

[@ItzzIcey_ALT]

HOW COOL IS THIS FEED.

[@samtornatore7257]

The overhead view is absolutely amazing.

[@matthewbooth9265]

I could watch a view like that for hours. It is absolutely beyond any footage I have ever seen of a volcano. Drones! what would we do without them?

[@BikeNewLondon]

Truly wonderful. We are lucky to be able to see it, thanks to RVK's incredible camera work.

[@jeffwhimpeySLCUT]

Another outstanding report! In my opinion, the best channel on KZbin on the Iceland volcanoes!!! Wish I knew the reporters names, love listening to him!!!!!

[@OneFootInIceland]

He is Valur Grettisson, and he and Art Bicnick (camera) and Pólly the Dog are the absolute best 😍

[@claudineb777]

@@OneFootInIceland Amen!

[@Kropter]

the overview shots were great, it is missing a lot of times. Most focus totally on the vents and the moving lava .. as somebody who is following this for weeks, i like to see also the areas it reached, or which canyons it fills, or which path it blocked.

[@LinkaBellGAME]

This is also probably the best audio I've ever heard of volcanism, it sounds so cool.

[@alyssonrowan6835]

Another excellent report on the ever changing world of the volcano. Thank you Valur and Art, these reports are becoming the highlight of my viewing week. One thing that I particularly enjoy is the opportunity to watch mainly drone footage without any unnecessary and distracting commentary - the mountain speaks for itself a lot of the time.

[@Icheb82]

I've been to the site last Friday but you guys show this volcano from a perspective that - at that time - wasn't even available. Thank you for that! To visitors in Iceland: you JUST gotta see it. The primordial landscape, the sheer, relentless force of nature. It is mesmerising and horrifying at the same time. Absolutely magnificent experience!

[@FredT34]

"My name is Valur Gretisson of course". What a star!! I'm sure Grettir the Great is proud of you!

[@TheMrAshley2010]

@FredT34 ~ happy to see your post because I had no idea what Valur's name was, even after watching many of his videos and trying to understand him when he introduces himself. Next up - go google Grettir the Great so I can have a clue about that.

[@bugzyhardrada3168]

Its actually Grettir the Strong But great works pretty well too

[@siladasi1874]

Gretir the Greatly Strong! Sounds wonderfully 'Norse' and can't wait to research. He is being a great host too, guiding us around this amazing scene. So nice to get to know Iceland and its good-natured inhabitants. The merch is very tempting I have to say... 😊

[@dragonoffski4501]

Subtly done - excellent camera & drone work, plain speaking factual presentation, sharp editing and just a touch of underscore music here and there. This is quality work, and by far the best channel covering these vents on KZbin. Well done chaps!

[@DanNovatnak]

Spectacular footage my friends!

[@schettie93]

Kudos to your videographer and “droner”! Volcano Whisperers entice mini-me’s siblings out of the ground!

[@SamLowrie1]

Thank you for another great Video. The drone footage is amazing. These slow, long shots are fantastic and mesmerizing!

[@kenhenson1071]

Absolutely spectacular. Thanks very much for keeping us updated!

[@maggi3320]

Thank you for these wonderful pictures. I’m older and not really in shape to hike the mountains I live in. Watching these is breathtaking.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Stunning drone footage! I love how much of this video the sound from the volcano. I realized how mesmerizing effusive volcano sounds can be while watching Kilauea's 2018 eruption. Geldingdalur has courtesy to be more mellow and erupt away from communities. Love your easy to understand, informative explanations, too. Much love to you and your team!!! 💚🌋🌍✌️😸

[@mikerichards6065]

Don't mess with Valur - every time he goes to Reykjanes a new volcano appears - let's hope he never uses his powers for evil! Any chance Valur and Polly will be willing to start the next Newscast with a rendition of 'Volcano Man' from 'Eurovision'? - that might just break the Internet.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Haha, don't tempt us. We just might.

[@mikerichards6065]

@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Do it and I will buy you a drink!

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

Lol, I like this idea Mike 😂

[@alyssonrowan6835]

@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Please do it!

[@c.j.wright-wingate4895]

He"s the equal of Jim Cantori of the Weather Channel. You don't want him to show up in your neighborhood or bad stuff happens! LOL

[@justinemalcontento7208]

First, from the Philippines. It's my fantasy to visit/live in your magical land of ice and fire :)

[@justinemalcontento7208]

@Timothy Mckee Not as tourist friendly as what Iceland currently has. Plus, no winter weather.

[@cherylcobern4483]

OH MY!!! THANK YOU for the overhead view!!👏👏👏 The biggest one, if that "Flo" or did "Bob" merge? You news casts/updates are definitely the BEST! ❣❣

[@christinabryant1567]

I really am enjoying these videos as I am in an Environmental Geology class and this makes things so much more understandable. Thanks from , Cincinnati, Ohio in America. I have been viewing past episodes and really enjoy them.

[@MarkOBrienmarkspage1]

I love this Icelandic reporter! He's got it all! Humor he's to the point he's brilliant... (Stay humble)

[@billhardy7870]

I love watching your volcano coverage. You add such a nice, personal touch to your coverage and your videos are just awe inspiring. The daily changes this week have been amazing and I love the vent you call 'Mini-Me". Keep up the fine, fine work!!

[@collinfraser1218]

From Canada, cannot say enough good things about your amazing coverage of this event ! No problem with some monetizing, but please do not stray to much from your authentic reporting style, which is as unique as this event ! Thank you again, I will go buy a some of your “merch” after your fascinating broadcast 🇨🇦👍

[@lornarhodes7516]

Polly is maintaining and boosting morale on the Home Front, and was not at the site of eruption when you shot this footage. I imagine you got a warm greeting from her on your return last night.

[@mls.design]

The drone footage was mesmerizing!

[@noahproblemo1257]

Extremely well done and amazing video of the various flows. Thank you for work and for making the 5 - 6 hour hike there and back.

[@lisafossett5318]

Superb reporting! The drone footage blows me away. It shows the dimension and perspective as well as the intense forces.

[@barborakabinova7182]

Spectacular.... getting more and more beautiful every new day, thanks for the video!

[@Jillysmom63]

Wow thanks for going back and showing us the changes. It looks a lot different than the live cams, you can’t really tell the size or how far the lava has gone. It’s really amazing. I was watching the live cam when the new vents formed and that was pretty exciting! The cams are all black right now so there’s some kind of problem with the feed. Ones working but it’s all gas or fog so you can’t really see anything but I’m sure that will be fixed soon. Thanks for hiking up there to show everyone. I could have watched the new vent spewing lava in the lava stream for hours!

[@noncarbonlifeform]

Oh My Gawd! - You guys did an awesome job here!!!!

[@GIANNHSPEIRAIAS]

the literally the best intro for a volcanic video

[@Linandemma]

Love this channel. No waffle, just facts and solid filming, quiet when it's needed. Keep it up. I hope the link is there. Love from the UK

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Much appreciated!

[@maryellenmcgarry3429]

Valur, excellent update. 👌 and your photographer! You are giving us a ring side seat to this natural wonder. Thank you. I cannot wait to see your next update. So much is changing so quickly!! Continue to stay safe

[@Kristina_Sundkvist_Sweden]

I really like your newscasts. Keep them coming. Greetings from Sweden.

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Unbelievable how it’s changed since I watched the original camera pointing into a valley that people on the chat named pizza toast lake 😂😂

[@speedysteve40]

Watched it on my phone, then laptop and now my big screen TV. Awesome Video. I really want to go to Iceland

[@ktmron72]

Excellent video and comments with no annoying music,keep up the good work .Watching from nor-calif.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

I am glad that you are able to invest in video footage and that you are doing so. Clearly, the personnel time (and talent) is a big part of that investment. I am also sitting here thinking about the journal keeping that would support this kind of work, day, time, location, events, and so on. I know there are quite a number of people taking photos and video footage. It is quite a record. It is nice to have the passive cameras that sit and livestream the same angle and focus; but it is astounding to have the impromptu footage that captures unique moments, sometimes quite close up. Each time you show up on location, your exclamations of amazement must be quite a treat. 😃

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

It is, i'm always in awe when I see this.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

And let me add, as I watch this again and again. I do not think there are words sufficient to describe the first 80 seconds of this video. That we are in the year 2021 with a field of possibility that includes high tech, global sharing, and supportive gestures asking "yes, push the envelope for us please" ... and the video fidelity that is pouring "through the wire" into my computer and onto its screen are blowing my mind. My first exposure to the proto Internet was back in the early 1970's on CRT's with a mainframe connection of 300 bits per second. Thank you for putting these up at 1440p. And the sound is shaking my desk. If I knew how to do it, I would hook the sound into my surround sound room sound system and shake the whole darn house with the sub-woofer ~ alas, though the speakers can handle it, they are 1980's tech. lol 😃

[@zoomspike8675]

This is the most enjoyable reporting of a news event that I have ever seen. Great photography and commentary.

[@corybimoko9211]

In the USA our news casts are scripted and “perfect”. This guy, whose name I can’t pronounce, is such a breath of fresh air. He informs without sensationalizing. He is natural, not made up with layers of makeup. When he doesn’t know, he says that. He has a Border Collie that sometimes comes on the show when it’s safe. I love this guy’s work. Wish we could have him and his camera person here in the USA.

[@picklep9812]

What a wonderful description!

[@citetez]

Can't help but think of all the sad little city boys who spend time in front of a mirror every morning artfully disorganizing their hair with who-knows-what kind of products so that they'll look like they don't give a shit.

[@tegoblue]

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY !!! That opening segment, the birds' eye view from a drone, was incredible, and I believe that was real ambient sound. I was convinced that you were talking to the camera and mike on a floating drone, The camera moves were so smooth.

[@11begood31]

Your coverage makes it so even I can understand what's going on

[@5Heth]

This is my favourite KZbin channel thanks to the guy who is doing the reporting. He is so easy to listen to & his enthusiasm is contagious. Keep up the great work. Hello from Sunny Queensland Australia 🇦🇺❤️👍🏼😘

[@MsUtuber2]

Very cool introduction, watching the lava. It gave me the creeps when the camera got so close to the center of the vent. I'm really enjoying your volcano. Well presented, casual yet tasteful and sensitive. Thank you for the great few weeks. I look forward to your show.

[@TheRaptorXX]

Fantastic channel. Watching from England this is the best one for coverage of the eruption, by a long way!! Thanks.

[@Norfolk250]

That black sprawled luxuriantly over the valleys of the brown is just the sexiest of landscapes I have ever seen.

[@catherineredfern8636]

Me and my 8 year old in the UK are riveted by your excellent videos! Thank you!

[@pyrsartur3675]

Incredible video giving perspective on the line of vents. This is the first time I've been able to put the lava flow and line of fissures in context. Great job!!!

[@intellectualredneck1813]

The ability to be there and witness such a majestic sight..... priceless. Your drone pilot deserves a HUGE raise as he is VERY good ad getting good shots. If only i could be there myself to see this once in a lifetime event! Thank you for bringing such beauty and awe-inspiring video and photos to us poor folk!

[@heavymental70]

Thank you for your excellent reporting! I love Iceland and the Icelandic people! Your videos have made it into a grade 3 classroom in Anchorage, Alaska where the children are learning about volcanos. They love the drone footage from above!

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Wow, thats fantastic. Best regards to your class.

[@williammathews1357]

Excellent coverage is still an understatement !!

[@MagentaMoonshadow]

Absolutely stunning video of the vents, thank you!

[@debrabathurst7276]

im in sydney & i wait impatiently on your most mesmerising & fun videos. Truly an amazing spectacle.

[@JPF1018]

Oh My GOODNESS!! What a dramatic change from Friday! I am in awe--to see the land change so much is incredible. Thank you for great drone footage and on the ground commentary. You are excellent reporters.

[@mlight6845]

Breathtakingly beautiful cinematography!

[@JAY61ish]

I have been hooked on your channel for a while now love it. Regards from England

[@mirkolooser4905]

Thanks for the good report and awesome camera/ drone footage. I really wish I had your job :) .

[@atomdent]

Great report thanks ,glad to see intrest in your channel increase ,this is fun wish I could be there!

[@The1Hamp]

Excellent!!! Your team does a wonderful job. The drone footage is amazing! Thank you.

[@chrisurwin9310]

Love your work with great information, being yourself, and a few moments without dialogue showing Icelands wonders of nature. Give Thanks to your camera person and drone pilot for fantastic views. Subscribed and Thank You! ☮️❤️🍻🥶...Hello from Maine!

[@IGMA2062]

watching from Auckland New Zealand. Thanks for all the very interesting info on the volcano.

[@Ravenflight104]

I'm afraid that I'm the one who called the first eruption " Bob". After four days without being given a name, It became an off-the-wall short-hand name for our chatroom to use. Since then, as more vents spring up, other members keep adding three-letter names with Nordic backgrounds. Btw: RVK has become recommended viewing there. Both yourself and Polly are quick to be mentioned!

[@Ravenflight104]

Oh yes... the name Bob came from the fact that he seemed to be a friendly volcano, didn't hurt anyone. A regular nice guy and most reliable. A Bob.

[@Kruemelkraft]

I think I was in that chat when someone (you) said "we should call it Bob"

[@canihavesome2591]

@@Kruemelkraft - then quickly followed meanings for the name 'basically only basalt' etc. Cheers Chris it's all your fault !! ;-)

[@amouraearising2148]

@@canihavesome2591 your faultline is cracking me up!

[@Ravenflight104]

@@canihavesome2591 I felt a need to confess my involvement openly. Crazy can be contagious !

[@donnapostlewait8141]

We so enjoy your newscasts!! Keep up the great work! Thank you from the Illinois, USA

[@donnapostlewait8141]

Illinois, USA

[@CarolC455]

Truly awesome - wonderful coverage.. How "thoughtful" of the volcano to wait these hundreds of years til drone and KZbin technology arrived so the world can enjoy - in real time.

[@hamidachan7392]

Wow! Fantastic filming! Thank you for sharing. X

[@carolpeacock4131]

Thank you so much for doing these and doing them in English for the whole world to see. Your's are the best newscasts I've seen so far. I've subscribed so I don't miss any! Please keep doing them and stay safe.

[@michaelhusar3668]

It seems like everyone in Iceland has a volcano channel on youtube. This one is probably the best.

[@christians.9992]

thanks for the fantastic and informative reports. I'm from Germany and for me, who can't come in the current situation, that's really great. keep it up! Greetings from Bavaria!

[@fiegenfiegen]

So glad I subscribed!! Amazing images. Thank you!

[@vronw5782]

Whooo spooky & eerie start 😳 Art's idea ? 🤔 brilliant report xxx🤣 Drone footage is fabulous thank you both 😘

[@mrsll5255]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Facts and stunning footage. Just what we need.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

Even when spitting out big gobs of molten rock, these Icelandic volcanoes do it in a calm and casual, matter-of-fact way. Volcanoes with a true Icelandic temperament!

[@Sunny-rh1yp]

Thank you so much for the drone shots. Love them! Keep them coming. Again, thanks for the quite time so we can listen to lava. Ps at the intro. on the left of volcano and in the middle of the two lava streams looks like a dragon head skeleton or the Grinch in black. lol

[@jesus_navas]

Valur, you are the best person! and also the drone pilot! Thanks for this videos

[@williamchristian8705]

I must concur with the fantastic video comments. It further shows the mystical sense of Iceland to us non citizens. As a person of Danish ancestry I still envision Iceland as a place one might turn a corner and still happen upon a Viking onboard an Icelandic horse. It still has the landscape appearance of an ancient area of the world. And I love it. I’ve not been there. But I feel a sense of it calling me to experience it’s wonders.Tak.

[@tikku123]

Thank you so much for the effort you are doing for us - I’m from Australia 🇦🇺- travelled to Iceland 🇮🇸 in 2006 - I love your amazing country - thank you for speaking English for us 😊

[@Subba74]

Amazing work again gentleman. What beautiful footage do you capture and present to us all over the world, I am in awe of your dedication and passion. Its Fucking A!

[@MisterItchy]

That opening shot took my breath away! Stunning!

[@claireskrine4837]

I like the way you let the lava speak for itself - not letting your ego get in the way like other broadcasters might.

[@corrineboxkicklove7942]

Amazing! This is best KZbin channel to follow for information on the volcano. The videos are incredible and Valur gives great reports. Thank You Valur for all you do and hugs to Polly. 🌋😱🐶

[@RoxnDox]

As always, a great report with absolutely STUNNING videography work!

[@snapperhead51]

another great viewing vid ,thanks again for show us all

[@charlesvt2010]

Another wonderful report , want ever there paying you it's not enough , hope you had an hour sauna and a good dinner you deserve it for sure , well done

[@larrywharff2397]

The slow moving lava looks like pillow lava You are the best channel I think you are showing the creation of this volcano in a way that everyone can understand. I sure miss living at Keflavik

[@kathyrawlings7363]

Excellent work by the videographer. I agree about the music in the background. I’d prefer the silence. I’ve never been near a volcano. I’m from Texas so that’s some amazing and scary stuff to me.

[@neilreid9005]

Incredible reporting! The drone shots are jaw dropping. Fantastic- hope everyone stays safe.

[@lesliefischer6680]

Wow. Amazing footage, and great perspectives. Good reporting. How changed it is from the beginning little blip puffing out a bit of lava. Now you watch the lava/magma surging as it is trying to cough some more out...around the middle of the video. Fantastic footage from the drones,

[@brianriley9426]

Excellent production. I could watch for hours.

[@saralackey8895]

The videos are amazing! Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@mutualbeard]

The vote is in! Iceland has the best volcanoes and the best drone footage!!!

[@wtywatoad]

It’s nice to see that Iceland is not a nanny state. If this was the US, they wouldn’t let anyone within a mile of this site.

[@gustavthemagician]

'Aw my gawd, look! ow my gawd, aw gawd, look, look!" That is why americans are not allowed there, the islanders prefer a volcano over the noise of americans.

[@markwoolley3672]

You guys have excelled yourselves again - an amazing video with wonderful drone shots showing the overall surroundings. This is missing from all the other videos and you don't get such an impression from the stationary web-cams. I wish I could like the video more than just once!

[@PoitinCZ]

Marvellous as always, Valur. Great to see the lovingly lingering drone shots without any fancy music or mindless commentary, letting the pictures speak for themselves. Much has been mentioned about the sounds, but I was wondering, what does it SMELL like?

[@joanne6855]

Amazing camera work, to see the volcano from so far up is so beautiful. Thank you so all much for your hard work and patience, totally appreciated