RVK Newscast #98: Engineers Want To Change The Lava Flow In Fagradalsfjall

The lava at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall is now on average 16 metres high with a stable flow rate of 5 cubic metres per second. Today, we discuss an engineering firm which wants to do experiments to control the lava flow in the area to save future construction sites. Also-the first craters in the south and north seem to have stopped erupting. All this and more in the Reykjavík Newscast.
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[@doralevitt2879]

Can we all just say bravo to his camera man? It's incredible how he keeps the camera so steady as he tries to walk on those rocks- I would have turned my ankles a hundred times!! Greetings from NYC!! 😆🤗💚🌷💜

[@flashylite]

The wonders of gimbals!

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

@@flashylite "A fool with a tool is still a fool!" If Art (I think that is his name?) would not have some talent in filming even the nicest Gimbal (As can be seen in the shadow at 6:36 ff) could not help produce those nice shots. For example the scene at the beginning where Valur was just standing exactly not to close and not to far away from the lava in the background that the sun over the mountain would just light up the head instead of the whole body when to close or nothing at all when Valur had stood totally in the shadow! What I would like to see (If I could voice a wish for EP 100!) is a "Making off" of those prior Episodes regarding Northie-Southie, Mini-me and tthe whole bunch of vents. With outtakes of scenes that were not publishing worth and some introduction of the people "Behind the Camera" and all that Postproduction stuff. While Valur is obviously capable to articulate a train of thought for more then a hand full of seconds, which does not make it necessary to have a cut every 2-3 seconds that one nowadays see in so many videos elsewhere when someone says something into a camera, I doubt that there were no bloopers in his texts! P.S. I liked how Valur mentioned 7:58 ff "It is just a name: Verkís | hf It's also impossible to understand this in Icelandic." ;-) Edit: just a typo and timestamp changed a bit for the whole text Second edit: seems editing a comment after it good a "Heart" from the chan owner removes it it seems. :-( I like to have the heart back please @The Reykjavík Grapevine :-)

[@doralevitt2879]

@@NoobPolitikerMario Umm- ok 🤔🙄😆🤗🌷

[@annetteenzoulis4870]

@@NoobPolitikerMario Your comment reads very crude and rather arrogant. I wouldn't have given a heart for that. Probably it was just a typo..😆😆😆

[@annetteenzoulis4870]

@@NoobPolitikerMario Quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes, e.g....no "would" in the if-clause! So no reason to be so haughty!

[@viperkeeper]

I really like your updates. I've noticed how clean the area still is despite having lots of visitors. During your walk I saw no garbage left behind. I doff my hat to all the people that take the trash home with them.

[@vegassims7]

Only 300,0000 people live in Iceland. Population is smaller than most U.S. towns and cities.

[@parajacks4]

@@vegassims7 No. US cities are particularly dirty. Ironic that the land that worships individual responsibility is blighted by irresponsible individuals.

[@vegassims7]

@@parajacks4 What I was saying was that in Iceland they have a very tiny population. Same event happen in the U.S. where there are 10's of millions of citizens you wouldn't be able to keep it so clean. There is a difference.

[@parajacks4]

@@vegassims7 Your patriotism is palpable

[@mangi0001]

They have something called culture! They know how to care about environment!

[@davidconnell3867]

I think that I understand the commitment that is necessary for Art to provide those fabulous night images to us. Thanks to him and to all at Reykjavik Grapevine for the extra work and effort you all provide to make it possible for us to experience the visuals from the volcano in this way.

[@psychopunk1536]

pin david connell's reaction pls

[@jw1289]

As a sometimes member of Bobnation I think your original comment was fine. As you say we can call it whatever we like. Thenk you again for the effort it must take every time you go there. Great informative video.

[@pyrsartur3675]

I strongly concur with all the comments about how and why we appreciate your reporting of this astounding and incredibly interesting event.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

We do what we do ;) but obviously, without your support and kind words we wouldn't be so motivated to hike there twice per week.

[@billcook4768]

Gotta love Icelanders. Their ground is literally ripping apart with molten lava spewing out. Which apparently calls for a picnic.

[@debraolivier2147]

😃😃 love your comment!

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

Hahaha yes get out the barbeque, put down a blanket and feel the Earth move! Iceland is growing YaY! 🤪 🙄 🤣 🤐

[@Appalling68]

0:10 There is something absolutely hypnotic watching active lava flow, especially from above!

[@Lightbyfaith]

Thank you for the first hand views of this volcano. I find your videos both informative and entertaining.

[@Randor10]

A shoutout to your camera operator who kept a great shot all the while walking backwards and sideways across that rough terrain.

[@gilliantracy7991]

Love this gentleman's narrative. He's a true scientist and gets cranky when disrupted when talking science!

[@quantumcat7673]

I will surmise that he gets cranky because of the ton of coffee he drank today. Not so, because he is a scientist. Nevertheless, I like the trueness, the dark humor and the dark chocolate of Icelanders.

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

Are we talking about Valur? is he a scientist? I thought he was a reporter, and/or journalist for the 'R Grapevine' I love his reports and his accent also . . . and that so much "is what it is" 😀

[@jimgraves4197]

Thank you for sharing the volcano with us again, Valur.

[@RockyRacoon123]

Love your newscasts! This is so very interesting! I’m also learning a lot about your country! 👏👏👍👍

[@The1Hamp]

The landscape has changed so much. This is fascinating to watch!

[@MCP53]

Thank you for answering the question I had in my mind, which was how much lava is flowing right now. Many channels are following this eruption, using very dramatic language and close-ups, but giving scant hard information. You are my first go-to channel on this subject - keep up the excellent work! :-)

[@MakeRangersGreatAgain]

Been checking daily for this 😁 best coverage available

[@59markr]

Australia is so old and Iceland is so young. We are the Yin and the Yang of the geological world. Thank you for transporting this Aussie to the birth site of the new Iceland.

[@000fisherman]

Great comment from someone who is understanding the planet. Great to hear such a comment..

[@jaredharper205]

I just wish we had some more geological activity here in Australia. It's great being free of earthquakes, but some slow flowing volcanic fissures would be awesome.

[@59markr]

@@jaredharper205 Careful what you wish for. Remember Leilani Estates on the Big Island!!! 😲

[@jaredharper205]

@@59markr Very true. I guess I want all of the good without the bad, or to have my cake and eat it too! If only lol

[@cmacd8879]

You just missed some... Mt Gambier in Vic was just 6000 yrs ago, and some of the volcanoes in Atherton, QLD, were as recent as 20,000 yrs ago. Certainly aborigines would have seen them...

[@ingelajohansson8103]

I enjoyed very much when you where joking about Pappa, Mamma the Monster and Mini Me! Very funny! Also find it very interesting follow you to the Volcanoe since I can’t se it for myself, living in Sweden. All the best!

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

Thanks so much for this

[@robertbrewer2190]

Thanks for all your reporting. Thanks for the long drone shots, they are mesmerizing!

[@claudiapeterson3637]

I enjoy this host...he is so cute. Volcano is amazing. Iceland is on my bucket list.

[@Melmaz32]

@dean wayne - you can go if you have had your vaccination(s), without quarantining

[@Vintage_Zero]

@@Melmaz32 what about if you’re young and don’t have a vaccine?

[@elainekruger-haye3463]

Love your channel. I miss Polly but glad you are keeping her safe

[@picklep9812]

It’s stressful watching you walk on rocks ..be careful! 😬🙂 I love your awkwardness. It’s charming 💞

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

1st time I've heard awkwardness described as an asset . . . there's hope for me yet! 🤣

[@kctaz6189]

"Mankind exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice." Will Durant If the lava gets that close, I wish you great good fortune in changing the course of the lava away from inhabited areas and your hydro plant. Meanwhile, we are enjoying the show and thank you very much for providing us the opportunity to watch it. I miss Polly. I hope you bring her along on the next broadcast.

[@violetmullikin1725]

Very Nice 🌹

[@brianmercado1842]

Great stuff. Are all Icelandic folk so ‘dry’ with their humor? I think it is so refreshing. Well done sir. I look forward to your next post.

[@IreneVlazaki]

You are the best journalist ever! Thorough, authentic, funny, honest! I love your work.

[@HenryTheJay]

I especially like his Icelandic pronunciation of the terms for the various bits of geography.

[@Kangaroo_Caught]

I just wish I could really hear his Icelandic pronunciation more clearly. My ears, not his pronunciation.

[@hermannhoth6518]

He pronounced Bob perfectly!

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

@@hermannhoth6518 the persons that came up with that name had exactly THAT scenario in mind when they where talking/typing about which Vents are ment as BoB. ;-) If Valur had been active in that chat chan himself they might be now known to more people not by BOB and FLO but by "Northie/Southie" and "Mini-me" :-P

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

@dean wayne Not sure how serious the criticism of Valur was! I myself posted one or another short comment, regarding that remark in one of the prior videos, on the restream channels of the RÚV streams here where there is chat activated. First it was just a "technical" issue since he used other references to the vents then the people there! As far as I understood the anger some felt offended that he called THEIR behaviour something not nice while HE did the same just with other madeup Names. @RVK: What nameentries are in the hat for the official name after all? I for myself don't care so much because once you understand what vent he is talking about when he says "little John" or Mini-me" what is the problem? Little John is SIF and Mini-me is FLO if I understand it correctly by the way FYI. Some people take it too serious I think! Someone must write a dictionary: Bobnation -> Valur | Valur -> Bobnation ;-)

[@NoobPolitikerMario]

@dean wayne "it's just a volcano,the poor guy,had to apologize,you have to be careful these days,it's not the 80s" Ja, unfortunately crazy times we are living in. :-(

[@adamclark6756]

As ever, the drone shots are amazing.

[@richardsather6010]

More shots like this!

[@gilliantracy7991]

Until now, never ever did I think "thank goodness for drones".

[@Jefuslives]

Another great broadcast from Valur and team. Bobnation thanks you.

[@jeffbruce]

I liked it and I liked it. 👍 Thanks for another great report Valur and wonderful photography by Art.

[@sandrakisch3600]

This is so amazing. Nature has so much power. Love your information. Would love to see Iceland but because of old age and health i get to see the world through others eyes. I live in Alberta, Canada

[@MistyMarie1970]

I watch your broadcast from NZ, I love your filming and i think you are the best channel so far for updates. At first the accent was hard, now i am adapting and challanging myself on Pronouncing the words.😊 God bless you all and your bravery.

[@lesliefischer6680]

Perhaps the studies of Vulcanology will be greatly expanded because of this ‘gentle’ flow. When you compare it to the 100 m3 of some other volcanoes, this is slow and steady. But looking at the valley systems m it could spread out to cover roads and other things. So it is good that it gives you time to study it and find things that might work to help divert this and other volcanoes. As always, thank you for going and showing us the site. I can’t believe how much this has changed in 1 month. Wow.

[@donaldlamkin1305]

I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for the introduction to Einstock beer. Good stuff!

[@MattLorfeld]

I am really enjoying your coverage of the [name to be determined] Volcano. I do hope this goes on for a while (safely) and that I will have a chance to see it in person.

[@stephenmead8183]

Please keep your reports coming. Thank you and cheers from New Zealand.

[@WhiteTiger333]

I was mesmerized by the entire video, not just the exquisite drone footage at the end. I've no doubt the engineers will come up with a way to divert the lava.

[@Kangaroo_Caught]

Many of us from overseas appreciate All the video feeds we can get from this amazing opportunity to see this eruption over the last month or so. I certainly look forward to your commentary and have thoroughly enjoyed your Abandoned Iceland series and most of the Saga series. I doubt that I will ever visit Iceland, though I knew someone (nearly 50 years ago) who had spent 12 months in Iceland.

[@jallen3927]

Glad I found you in the beginning of Bob. Enjoying very much! From Texas, stay safe.

[@parrattdiddle]

Valur ! again THANKYOU for the update in your honest and charming style. I don’t know how you don’t fall over when you’re walking AND talking. Don’t worry about the irritating helicopters and planes, we can still hear you. Credit to whoever is filming and the drone shots are breathtaking.

[@pretense101]

Thanks for your time I can say that volcano really has changed the landscape !

[@jensoboleski]

Thank you for another great report from the volcano, and for the beautiful camera footage. I've watched several of your videos now. Thank you also for being open to accept the online community of Bob-lovers. I check the BOBcam and FLOcam every night, and I have become very attached to my volcano friends, Bob, Rag-Nar, Sif, Hel, Ulf (rip), and Flo (rip).

[@rammystoyles-moura3288]

thank you from Canada. we have been watching since the first night. it is amazing how much it has changed. until we can see it in person for ourselves, we will continue to watch your informative videos.

[@gillschorn5047]

This is so amazing to watch, thank you for these reports. Keep up the great work !

[@izzywatashi371]

You are a master of understatement. Call the new lava 'Blitzcreep'.

[@sharonfarris1282]

Blitzcreep" l😂 LoL

[@lenama8661]

I am always enthusiastic about your reports and film recordings.

[@fairwitness7473]

Some of these shots feel like being at the beginning of the molten earth... I love this. You do great work. Thanks to the camera person for the great shots!

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikerichards6065]

If anyone is visiting Iceland, a trip to Heimaey on Vestmannaeyjar is worth your time. It is spectacularly beautiful and you can climb the volcano Eldfell which appeared on the outskirts of the town in 1973. You can also visit the excavated houses buried under tens of metres of ash as well as walk along the lava flow that was diverted away from the vital harbour by the bravery and incalculable efforts of the locals and the US Navy. The novelist Yrsa Sigurðadóttir has set one of her murder mysteries in wake of the eruption. Well worth anyone’s time - and her character Thora is just delightful.

[@eileenclark7744]

Great video as always ...look forward to them

[@gillianpaddock4217]

We are really enjoying these newscasts. So interesting and informative. We especially appreciate the superb drone camera footage, which shows so beautifully the lava flows and where it's going. Thank you to the team!

[@MamaTthaOG]

Thank you Valur & crew!

[@IdahoPohTaToh]

Always look forward to your updates! Love your humor! RIP Bob!

[@Ravenflight104]

Hi Valur, I can tell you exactly why the first vent was nicknamed "Bob " in our KZbin chat. It started because , as a group, we had no name to call it. I knew from info. you provided that Grindavik would be naming it....... four days went by, and in a moment of impatience, I said " Ok, guys... I don't know about you, but as for myself, I'm going to call it "Bob ". Why Bob ? Well, the new volcano wasn't coming off as hostile or life-threatening.... you could, as you did, walk right up to it. This was a friendly volcano. As for only myself, Bob only has the connotation of being a nice guy, agreeable... like someone who would split his submarine sandwich with you if you didn't have anything to eat. It was my own personal name for it. Quite unexpectedly, others in the chat started using it as well, They seemed to like it....even Icelanders on the chat did... especially the local S & R members ! The rest is history. Nothing disparaging was ever the case... just a easy to use nick-name for our chat. PS: #98 made my feel like I've truly visited the site.. many thanks from all your fans !

[@jimgraves4197]

Bobnation has grown and engaged folk who have learned so much more than they ever knew about volcanic eruptions and the effects they have on the environment. Community learning is fun and that simple name helped enormously. It doesn't matter if you're 5 or 95, everyone involved with it has been enriched by it.

[@denni7173]

Also each name is an acronym Like BoB is Belching out Lava...FLO was Fast Lava Output, etc

[@Ravenflight104]

@@denni7173 After Flo, the chat decided that any new eruptions should be given Nordic names...like Sif, Ulf, Hel and Rag-Nar ( in honor of our Icelandic host ! )

[@denni7173]

@@Ravenflight104 True...and yet the geofans still found ways to create acronyms for them which I thought great! Melding Icelandic culture with geology is fun 😉

[@SparkieNeisti]

We use Bob, Flo, Sif, Nar etc in our Bardarbunga group all the time 😅

[@phila3884]

Best volcanocasts on KZbin, and there are a LOT of them.

[@janepstk]

You are such a nice person, don’t listen to the haters...Thank you for sharing updates about the volcanoes...I can see how much you love to share this info...Please keep educating us in your wonderful way. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@diredistress4005]

Just found Einstok at my local store here in the states. I picked up a pack and it's pretty good. I recommend it. Great video as always.

[@theyuha]

Minimi- a Japanese pop star- one of my favorites- I like that name. Be nice if they could divert the lava to the ocean. You have some great footage here, I have been following this for a long time.

[@esmeesme7666]

I can't get enough of this! The changes in the volcanoes, the lava fields and the scenery. Too bad the lava isn't a valuable economic resource, except for all the tourism it generates. Thanks again Valur, Art and the RG team!

[@kimberlykaufhold2376]

Have been watching since Day 1.........Wow, the landscape really has changed and how interesting the first volcanos have stopped flowing. Love your up dates.

[@dashdotdot]

Haha! I like that you admit the bad joke in the last video, I do always enjoy and appreciate your tours and guides of the volcanic lands. Stay safe, please.

[@wtglb]

There's a wonderful documentary on Vimeo called "Living With Lava", it's about Icelanders learning to cope/live with the Volcanos, I highly recommend it if you are at all interested in Iceland & this kind of stuff.

[@lewtoncole]

Definitely the best of the volcano channels!!!!! Thanks

[@tsvandyke]

location = " castrated rat valley ... although not a valley anymore as you see by the lava." .. ( castrated = removing the boys nuts ) ... so - what about the castrated rats ? ... where are they? .. & how do the rats gets castrated? ... & how does that happen naturally? .. & how does a rat population survive ... it the rats are castrated ?

[@EliaKay1]

@@tsvandyke *rams (not rats)

[@tsvandyke]

@@EliaKay1 then offer "closed csaption" so I can understand better .. i know 5 languages ... sorry Norwegian is not one of them. ... ( you ONLY know 2 languages .. but assume it is MY fault that I can't understand you speaking ) !?

[@tsvandyke]

@@EliaKay1 STILL not answering ... why the name " CASTRATED Ram " valley ? ... how do they ( no matter what animal ) get CASTRATED in the wild ? ... Who does it? ... Why do they do it ? ... How does a society of animals ... survive ... if the animals are "natuarlly CASTRATED" ? ... Who does it .. or do they do it to themselves ? ... ( i wanted to give myself a blowie - but got hungry 1/2 way through ) !?

[@tsvandyke]

@@EliaKay1 Castrated valley ... Who does it .. or do they do it to themselves ? ... ( i wanted to give myself a blowie - but got hungry 1/2 way through ) !?

[@katiehettinger7857]

We look forward the experiments to redirect the lava flows. Thanks for the update and rest in peace Bob.

[@juliocean1331]

Thank You Valur, Art and Team. As always, very interesting commentary and great footage. Overhead lava flow scenes are amazing. Very much appreciated. Stay safe.

[@chezmanya]

"You do you" - I love it! Isn't that a motto for life? Hope there will be volcanic activity when I come next February/March. Always a fine update on an ever-changing situation.

[@collinfraser1218]

Don’t you dare twist your ankle ! We are addicted to your quality updates ! 🙏🙈🇨🇦

[@pbanther3902]

Gosh ? first here...benefits of being from being next island east. Art you nailed the intro again! Really scary Real Valur I still want the shop to sell me a piece of Lava for my window sill! People always hit 'like' when you arrive your fav places, that is what we can do to show our gratitude

[@Henri.Virallinen]

Next island east? Are you Faroese?

[@pbanther3902]

@@Henri.Virallinen humbled! No just average loud mouth geographical innocent American.. stuck in SW UK last 23 yrs. I do know a bit of the knitting skill history of the sm islands, any points?

[@philadams964]

As always very informative and entertaining, well done both you guys.

[@mariannehansen2691]

Thanks for another entertaining and informative video... and a special thanks to Art for the drone footage. It is stunning!

[@marcel_max]

I like your eruption reports a lot, you always give the right information and tell us more related stories.

[@Melmaz32]

We look forward to your Newscast! We have been watching the live stream since the beginning and look forward to your Newscast to inform us about what is happening. Thank You from the Monterey Bay Area, California

[@pamelatheodotou5592]

Love these updates! Love your products online!!!!

[@williamlloyd3769]

Overhead drone shot from at the start of video is spectacular! Shots of lava waterfall are wonderful; however, you can’t see the true amounts / impact of lave until you see overhead shot.

[@theliehobbs9889]

Watching from 🇦🇺Australia 🇦🇺 love your updates the drone footage is beautiful.

[@deborahferguson1163]

Thank you for these videos! I enjoy your talk along with seeing what’s happening, so cool to see!

[@maryellenmcgarry3429]

Valur, you are a gifted wordsmith. The volcanoes should have majestic names. You are right. There is drama in all this. Anything can erupt at any time. Great update. Awesome photography! It will be interesting if the engineers are successful in re-routing the lava, given the flows could continue to move toward the towns. This is really the early stage developing. Thank you again for bringing us up close and up to the minute on developments! Awesome job. PS miss Polly X0 from US

[@teejay7535]

I could listen to Valur all day in combination with this on-point-„art“ful (who got it? 😉) videography makes it a perfect newsreport. Thank you for doing this. 🙏🏼 Also watched pretty much all of RVK Grapevines Videos. The whole team seems so nice and interesting. Would be amazing to work with them. ☺️ Also I heard that the KZbin Algorithm loves comments - so leave a comment! 😉

[@vocative-name]

Thank you for the news and beautiful lavafall views :)

[@HarpazoReady2022]

It's interesting seeing the different types of lava. Looks like it's had Pahoehoe (pillowy) and the crumbly kind like AA lava. But I wonder why they can come from the same spot, but cool differently.

[@jenniferkay9789]

Probably environmental factors.

[@HarpazoReady2022]

@@jenniferkay9789 True. I guess it would have to be. If things weren't so complicated now, I would have flown to Iceland to see that!

[@elizabethmalone3671]

These updates are so fantastic! Thank you!

[@22tubular2]

Not knowing where the next fissure could pop up is not going to an easy task to tame Mother Nature. Thank you for the updates in this on going saga of our changing earth.

[@johnpallatto1896]

Another great update - thanks. It is interesting that engineers what to try to divert the flow of lava away from important infrastructure, like the power plant. Next time I wish you could show some close up aerial video of Northy and Southy, now that the lava flow has nearly entirely ceased. It would still be interesting to see what the first vents to open look like now, especially since Northy is still smoking and glowing internally at the top of it's cone.

[@stuw4943]

So incredible how the landscape keeps changing. And the depth of the lava is something else. Great commentary from Valur and awe inspiring footage.

[@ritaharris2372]

I joined the High five and I am enjoying the emails.

[@TheReykjavikGrapevine]

Thank you for that. And glad to hear that you like it.

[@MrsC48]

Thanks for the update. Great camerawork as usual. I'm glad neither one of you tripped and fell. :-)

[@cjphillips1430]

I like that you can't really call the area a valley anymore, all filled with lava and volcanoes.

[@johnzuijdveld9585]

They have a competition in Grindaviyck? (spelling?) to find a new name for that (ex beautiful) valley. I suggest 'Mountain of the lost beautiful valley' as most of their names for volcanoes incorporate the name of the place.

[@henryvanzanden5985]

I enjoy your newscasts as well as your Abandoned Iceland travel treks. Thanks from Canada

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

I remember watch it flow originally with my husband and adult son and we were wondering when it was going to reach the bottom of the valley it’s unrecognisably from that first Saturday bout still I find myself spending a couple of hours a day watching this beautiful spectacle Please be careful when walking on such uneven terrain and talking I wouldn’t want you to fall 💕

[@rebyooper9358]

Another great update. It baffles me when someone downvotes these videos. How about an explanation as to why you don't like them.

[@margritkaminsky1470]

Thank you. Have a nice day too.

[@AlpakaWhacker]

That gave me the fear at 11:22 seeing people standing on the hardened lava... It may look solid, it may be from a fissure that hasn't been erupting for a couple days to a week but it's impossible to say that there's no lava under them... there could be lava tubes meters under them supplying a slow flow of lava which could emerge and cut them off. The lava tube could be empty and collapse

[@mlight6845]

Awesome! It sure looked like the flow rate picked up for awhile. Glad to hear about the southern cones being dormant, except for the smoke.

[@lnwolf41]

Enjoyed the talk, and the walk around. I do remember the 1973 eruption, it made news in the U.S. as they fought to keep their bay open. and they did succeed. would be a cool project, I did wonder, what if they blew up the oppisite section of the cone wall, and cause the flow to go in the opposite direction.

[@jackholroyd6197]

Sent by Diamond at Oppenheimer! Grand info, thanks.

[@rentechpad]

I was a young graduate student in the early 70's and actually travelled to Iceland when the lava was threatening the city to watch what happened when water was used to cool the lava so that the flow could be redirected away from areas of homes and businesses and it was a very amazing thing. When one thinks about the fact that these volcanos are actually there to build the island, and that was a good thing back before anyone wanted to live there, but now that people are there its a matter of how to live along side a volcano and allow it to do what it is supposed top do environmentally, while also being able to allow people to survive also. We certainly have seen in other places in this world where human habitation has taken away habitats of animals and we have lost many species as we did not seem to want to find a way where we could both share and make it work for all. Here we have volcanoes that one needs to find a way to share with them as we can't make them go away, and they are actually more likely to make it impossible for humans to habitat. It would be nice to think that there could be a way to direct the lava to areas where it can add to the land mass without destroying where humans have decided to habituate and in the big picture actually provide more land for habitation.

[@Starclimber]

Love your relaxed and self-effacing reportage, already looking forward to the next. Thanks from the Wet Coast of Canada!

[@ingelapallin9605]

Thank you for your update. I watch from Sweden! As usual a very interesting report. I watch the eruption every day.

[@earth2becky]

Thank you for these images and updates. It may be a small eruption, but I've never seen topography change so dramatically in such a short time. It's very cool to see geology in the making.

[@northernskys]

Another great update from the Grapevine team. Fantastic work, and some very amazing drone footage. Keep up the great work!

[@viv1921]

You do a very good job on here and dont change big thanks from UK 🇬🇧 🙏

[@musherjune1]

You are wonderful! I love your updates and sense of humor. I appreciate all the hours of hiking and special insights into the volcano. Anyone upset about your words doesn't need to agree - never will everyone like us humans!

[@corrineboxkicklove7942]

Valur, Thank You for another great report. You are always Enjoyable to watch. I appreciate all the information you give about these Volcanoes 🌋 and of Iceland 🇮🇸. Look forward to seeing your next video and please stay safe as well. 🙏🏼 Thank You Art for such amazing videos.