Volcano Watch 2023: Going Back To Grindavík

[@annmoyle6317]

Thank you for the update. Your American friends and visitors are thinking of the hospitable Icelanders who have welcomed us to your country over the years. We hope you stay safe and continue to help each other.

[@JaneRobinson24]

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[@JNosewicz7569]

​@@JaneRobinson24Thank you for sharing that!❤

[@johnhelms8226]

Very well said!

[@masantok4339]

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[@utube321piotr]

Cheers from Poland for the safety of Grindavík town, let's hope this danger will pass and town will be saved.

[@stephanielloyd4053]

To all those worried about pets, a list of all lost pets was made after the evacuation Friday, during the window that residents between 12 and 4 to go back, pet rescue crews went in and also rescued the animals. The video i watched said that all the pets had been rescued.

[@Lokitrz999]

I hope this is true. I can't imagine having to leave my pet behind. 😢

[@Linda-pg3so]

Thank you, I was worried.

[@erjatikkanen875]

Thank you, I was worried.

[@Tugela60]

Are you sure they did not lie?

[@stephanielloyd4053]

@@Tugela60 It's a channel from Iceland posting updates on the situation there. He seems very genuine and well informed. Hope its true.

[@rinrat6754]

Tremendous reporting, and very impressive emergency response. The professionality of everyone, risk awareness and the obvious attention to detail all stand out.

[@barbarajeffries]

Thank you Art and Jon. That was a good report. I can’t imagine what the people of Grindavik are feeling right now 😢. I am following the story closely. The first three eruptions were enjoyable to watch; this wait for what will happen is painful. I so hope that Grindivik is spared. 🙏🏻

[@TheDenisedrake]

I cannot imagine having to evacuate like this. Thoughts and prayers to these people. May the community thrive and become closer because of this.

[@Avigazed]

That Policeman, was brilliant. 'As long as people come and as long as we have light'. Just amazing. I wonder if this appens in other countries that are under risk like Iceland? Are the authorities that friendly. 👏

[@tigergreg8]

Bad enough they may lose their homes, but if you had to leave a pet, that would be totally heartbreaking to me. Can't imagine how these people must be feeling. Thing is, they are helping each other through this, and that certainly helps your mental state to a degree. I only hope this ends better then most people think.

[@asbisi]

Many animals have been saved. Horses and sheep today and 50.000 chickens.

[@tigergreg8]

Who feeds that many chickens. Wow @@asbisi

[@Karincl7]

​@@tigergreg8those aren t pets

[@asbisi]

@@tigergreg8 Chicken farmers.

[@esquimaltunitedchurch4160]

Your coverage is very informative, and I am so impressed with the way people are handling this scary situation. Keep safe, and much love.

[@juliocean1331]

Many thanks Jőn and Art. Hey Art! 👋 Great reporting and camera work. Prayers are with the people, animals and town of Grindavik. Hopefully, all of the Animals and Pets can be rescued safely. You are all in our thoughs and prayers, especially the residents and work force of Grindavik, the Power Plant, Blue Lagoon and surrounding areas. Many Thanks to the wonderful Search & Rescue Teams, Emergency Authorities and Police for managing the situation so well. God Bless and keep you, your animals, homes and vital infrastructure safe. 🙏🇮🇸💕

[@wagabondpickles6183]

Wonderful and brave coverage, thank you!! Hope people can still get their precious belongings and pets out.

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

That was very impressive. I was thinking, hurry up or no, no, no, don’t go there. It’s scary. Hope this time the magma will not erupt and all the people of Grindavik can go back home.

[@timolheiser7874]

Love and prayers to all in Grindavik.

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thank you for update, wishing everyone in the area safety. I do hope everyone will be able to return home safely. Love to you all from Scotland

[@valhoundmom]

Thank you!! Thoughts are with the Icelanders today. Please staycsafe.

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

I like this interviewer. He's relatable and he makes people talk seemingly effortlessly. I never thought I'd subscribe to a channel called The Reykjavik Grapevine, but there you have it! :D Man, I feel so bad for the people of Grindavik. And the pets and livestock left behind... I really hope this turns out well in the end. My thoughts are with the people of Grindavik (and their pets).

[@MIA_DaDe]

So sorry to see you, your family and Grindavik + residents go through this. I've been to Iceland a couple of times and wish you and yours well during this difficult period.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

My best wishes of safety and success to everyone who is able to retrieve their important items. I think to myself, Iceland as a country is old and frugal. History and culture and family are at the core. Grindavik is an old, old settlement. A lot of history there.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

I am so glad the animals are being evacuated too. It may seem lightly humorous to have 50,000 chickens to rescue; however, in Iceland, agriculture is a precious enterprise. Every creature matters in the health and welfare of the larger whole of Iceland.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

It is easy to be crying during the conversation with the police officer. Thank you for doing that piece.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

I did hear the statement that this is for necessary items, with passports given as an example.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

It is fair to say that I think much the same as the groups who have advocated for rescuing the pets and livestock. I would follow all directions from law enforcement, of course, even while advocating for rescues. It is easy to see how the ground is fracturing from the photos.

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Excellent reporting. Especially enjoyed the interview of the SAR members in the vehicle. Very informative.

[@jupavero]

From the Canary, I wish everyone to have good luck with their homes and properties. Stay safe.

[@miahill6864]

Stay safe. Thank you for the great report. Hello from California

[@watcherofstorms]

Godspeed...to all search and rescue workers, law enforcement and those who are there for the removal of pets and livestock, and the citizens too risking it all for the animals

[@MaryB311]

So glad to see Grapevine again. I missed you.

[@Celeste-in-Oz]

The gash running down the middle of town is like a breaking heart. Let us hope it will be healed soon 🇮🇸❤

[@sanny945]

I like the presentation of this young man(Sorry showing my age) Good clear appraisal of the situation and I am sure he will have a good future.

[@stargater2892]

Best wishes and mercy to the area and people.

[@llink865]

I hope it will be possible to save all living beings still in Grindsvík 😢❤

[@susanmorris9392]

Love to all,stay safe!❤

[@scrubjay93]

I'm glad a few residents are able to gather belongings and their animals but it must be very traumatic for everyone who lives there. I hope these missions can continue. sending good wishes your way from the USA

[@TweetyPAK7]

Thank you!

[@123canadagirl]

Sad about people’s pets that were left behind. Prayers for Grindavik

[@marytyson7890]

clean the potable out of your ears and listen

[@veveveve5743]

​@@marytyson7890 WTF didn't YOU understand that most of the town is off limits for these operations and that there are still animals left behind in those parts? Also even if they get rescued, they have nowhere to go, because emergency shelters are off limits to them and Icelanders are quite hostile towards renting something to someone with pets (why, when little children cause much more damage and tenant is always responsible for that).... I hope at least in this crisis they will manage to pull their heads from their greedy asses and make places available. P.S. the rental market is insane here (expensive and nothing available because of AirBnbs) and there are loads of greedy multiple property owners who rent out their property just from October to May and in the turistic season they change it to Airbnb and don't give a shit. I do hope the animals of Grindavik Will be OK.

[@hahyrningr]

⁠@@veveveve5743 A majority of the animals were rescued yesterday and the remaining few (8 cats) will be rescued tomorrow if conditions are safe. Many locals have offered to watch over the pets of those residents who can not take them right away, and so have all of our animal shelters. I am a volunteer with one of those shelters and I can assure you that the pets are safe and in good hands.

[@quietone748]

Thank you, all of you working to help people get their things and to make sure that the area is kept as safe as possible. I am inspired by how the people of Iceland help each other out.

[@belindahannaford1142]

Be safe you lovely people …❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@berglettemom6045]

Thank you very much for your reporting, Jón and Art.

[@nrivera4380]

The cooperation there is admirable! May everyone make it through this safe and sound. Are the roads and ground where buildings are getting warmer/hotter? Jon, when you're standing on the road/ground talking to us, can you feel any heat under foot?

[@Hongaars1969]

Thinking of you Grindavik. Had a lovely stay over there in July this year.

[@kevrymell6636]

Excellent reporting Jon - as always very informative keep up the good work.

[@peace_oceans]

Thanks for the update. My heart goes out to the people affected.

[@13Odrade]

Thank you. What a situation ! Force and courage to the people of Grindavik.

[@dabg623]

Sending prayers to the people of Iceland. Our hearts are with you🙏

[@rikellis7871]

The people of Iceland, like those of Greenland and Norway, are very respectful of livestock which was a concern over the weekend, because the town that evacuated left all of the animals. Actually saving an entire 50 thousand chicken farm is amazing. This volcano is expected to EXPLODE!!

[@JOELTILSON]

I was stationed at Hofn from 1976-1977. The people were friendly and great to work with. I hope everything goes well and returns to normal soon.

[@CybershamanX]

Thank you, Jón and Art! Good luck and be safe/well! 😎☮️

[@gypsy2007]

The poor animals left behind in the town where they can't go to. My heat hurts for them. They are already starving.

[@whispofwild]

Great update. Hoping for the best for the residents of Grindavik.

[@chrisbelos2834]

i hope that, when this is over, the people of this town will be able to go back home, pick up everything and move away. if the goverment could move their houses and relocate the whole town, it would be even better. they deserve it.

[@imsbvs]

It is hard to imagine the suddeness of it all, one minute watching reports of an earthquake swarm some miles away, next discovering a new rift valley is being formed on the middle of one's town, with the need for an immediate evacuation. So much of life left behind, so much uncertaintity what comes next: very unsettling indeed. Hope for the best but plan for anything.

[@Lynnthomason45]

Wonderful update. Thanks for the great ups. Stay safe. 😎

[@MyJam1981]

well done chaps

[@devildoc492]

Nice to see everyone getting along and helping each other during difficult times. Wish the best for all of you!!

[@janetmontgomery-r6j]

I hope you all will be safe and the town will be saved. I can't imagine the fear

[@peldridge2627]

thank you for giving us an insiders look at what the residents are able and not able to do. I can't imagine only having 5-10 minutes to run through my house to grab whatever I could carry or look for a scared cat or dog that's hiding. Agony. Prayers and thoughts are with them. and thanks to all the volunteers and emergency workers who are trying to assist these residents salvage any little thing they can get from their lovely homes.

[@Logotic]

Icelanders are special 🇮🇸💙

[@Logotic]

Especially ICE-SAR!

[@sherimatukonis6016]

The 50+ people that died in the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption went back to get some stuff. Is stuff worth your life?

[@cbg769]

Thank you both; and thank you to search and rescue and everyone- for helping families and farmer's rescue their animals. please. Please work hard helping to return each pet, and animal considered livestock, to their entrusted caretakers & safety. Domesticated animals depend on humans to remove them to safety. they are incapable of leaving on their own. Allow owners to return and retrieve all animals if at all possible. My ranching roots are obvious. Animals under our care require our protection. Grateful to all for the excellent and timely evacuation orders for residents of Grindavík

[@ascgazz]

Wishing all the very best of luck from Wales, UK.

[@karincarter235]

You people are brave! Be safe!

[@blankiki]

I drove by Grindavik this past summer. Went to the little marina. We filled up a the gas station and we left. Then I went for a hike until 3am in the morning when the “volcano” erupted this year in July 10th. I could see Grindavik from up the hills. 😢 I hay a sad situation. Sending my best wishes and thoughts to the people of Grindavik and all the people of Iceland.

[@heidikarpa2278]

Thank you.

[@cristinagalindo4946]

Thank you!! for informing us about the situation in Iceland, I hope everybody get a safe place to stay, take care, we will keep watching your videos, a Mexican living in Switzerland.

[@justinstark3504]

Hard core ,you guy keep safe over there. Chilling Cape Town South Africa

[@3twelveworkshop312]

Thank you for the update! Great reporting! But I want to know, where the hell do you put 50,000 chickens

[@spocksdaughter9641]

Much appreciated Jon! Off to tell the 8,000 Live chat folks, currently watching the muli screen feed that you posted so they can also hear your interview.

[@egooidios5061]

I love the plain facts interview, no unnecessary drama for the pets that were left behind. Surely some people may be willing to risk their lives for their cat and dog, but in the end, its not about your will to sacrifice yourself, but bout the feasibility of that. That being said, i dont understand why would anyone leave their pet behind once they initially left

[@triciac1019]

So.e people were out fishing when the Report went out that they needed to evacuate. They just had the clothes on their backs. If they happened to be out of the city when the call came, they probably wouldn't be allowed in. Usually cats don't come when you call, and especially if they are outside a mile down the road hunting for.mice and birds.

[@13DreamRiders]

That was my thought too. Watchh me risk my life for my animals! My dog is basically glued to my hip and my cats dont venture far from the house when they do go out as they're up there in age. I dont give a flying broomstick about my belongings. The volcano can have them but my furbabies will be coming with me.

[@Blathnaid.-.]

Thank you for giving us such an impressive, but also troubled insight. Both for geologists and for the concerns, fears and worries of the inhabitants of Grindavik. We hope for the inhabitants that there will be no eruption and that the magma chamber will retreat again. Nevertheless, it seems to be a tense place for the future - geologically speaking. We hope that everyone is safe and that the residents can move all their personal belongings to a new neighbourhood/safe house if necessary. Far away from any risk.

[@pallasathena1369]

The sink holes are terrifying - shows the love they have for the animals that they are going in. The horse rrscue must have been an experience 🙏

[@YeCatte]

It shows the love they have for horses, sheep and chickens as they are worth money. No love for the 58 cats abandoned shown at all.

[@Neophema]

58 cats abandoned???@@YeCatte

[@pallasathena1369]

@@YeCatte what if you're wrong?

[@YeCatte]

@@Neophema Yes, fifty eight cats were left behind at the time of evacuation. Also 114 pigeons. These numbers were on one of RK's videos and also a credible Icelandic online news site, if I remember correctly. There were pet/cat rescue groups trying to get access to rescue them but only a hard "no" from the authorities.

[@YeCatte]

@@pallasathena1369 Wrong about what exactly?

[@ravenwhite67]

wishing everyone the very best outcome xxx ....but again.....my soul breaks for left behind animals....it always happens..why a human life is better than anything else? i guess ill never understand.... that aside.. i really do wish everyone the best xxx

[@vdubz243]

Thanks for an update Art and Jon.

[@bunnytail1370]

Thank you for the information! This area sounds like they have everything prepared and planned!

[@andysPARK]

Best wishes for you guys. Really hope the eruption misses the town. Stay safe in any case :)

[@ericafors6039]

Great reporting…. Steam rising from fissures in the street just breaks my heart! I hope the town is spared… ❤ to Iceland!!

[@torstenjosephkartelmeyer4623]

My English is not bad , but I have to say something in my native German togue... it might be provocative but in the same way mind opening...: Wie kommt es, das der grossteil der isländischen bevölkerung 1. so professionell mit solchen bedrohungen umgeht, und zu 2. so hilfsbereit und emphatisch einander gegenseitig ist? Liegt es vielleicht daran, dass sie ständig mit der bedrohung leben? Das kann es nicht sein, dann sähe New York, LA, Detroit oder jedes andere Slum anders aus. Ich weiss es nicht... IMO the icelandic society is one of the most evolved on this planet. If you doubt it, MACH DICH SCHLAU:

[@SuperCutealien]

More respect for their neighbours and themselves.

[@triciac1019]

I wonder if it is because it's a smaller community and everyone is probably in the same financial level. I saw a lot of people helping others during the pandemic here in Utah. Someone set up a Facebookpage wheree people could ask for something they couldn't find in the stores. They could post what they had extras of. People made masks for free and distributed them. A larger church here distributed food, just for the asking and you didn't need to be a member of that church. Some churches still distribute food once a week in their parking lot.

[@Karincl7]

😂😂 americans are a selfish country so why compare??

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !!!

[@AJL200]

Thank you for your updates.

[@m.showers1242]

Hi I'm in the states. I watch with great interest, fascination, and concerns. Thanks for great reporting! My hope is this is only an inconvenience.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Oh, my - thank you so much for the fascinating update - interesting in the sense of what is being done to help Grindavík residents as much as possible. I'm relieved to know people were allowed to get livestock away to safety...and what pets were reachable. I also understand why, sadly, others are not allowed to retrieve pets because of the worst danger zone. Whether the pet owners agree or not, and I'm sure many would risk it - I sure would - but human life is more important, so the authorities must choose human safety. This reminds me of the aftermath of 9/11 in NYC. So many pets were left in apartments, because owners were at work, but then no one was allowed anywhere near the area for many days.

[@kathilisi3019]

This video, while uploaded today, showed the status quo of yesterday. While it was being edited and uploaded, People were allowed into the rest of town under far riskier conditions to get essentioal belongings and pets. It was a success and no-one got hurt, thankfully! A few animals are unaccounted for, but there is hope that they simply were not registered with the authorities.

[@WhiteTiger333]

@@kathilisi3019 Oh, hooray - thank you so much! I saw the photo of the cat on top of someone's car a few days ago. I guess some cats could have been outside and not returned home when the evacuation started. At least they have a better chance of getting by since they aren't trapped inside.

[@earth2becky]

Why are helicopters not used to let people pick up their pets and stuff? Is it a cost issue? A safety issue? Both? Just curious. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[@MarlinMay]

Excellent question!

[@peace_oceans]

Why would they? There are excellent roads and ground support. It’s not inaccessible.

[@markuschampos5750]

A thousand helicopters?

[@markhepworth]

You would need hundreds of helicopters...and there are perfectly usable roads..🤷‍♂️

[@SuperCutealien]

That would be a bit excessive. Plus ever try to put a horse in a helicopter? *s*

[@erinmac4750]

This is such a hard time, but it's heartening to see how your people come together to help. May the volcano do what it must in the least destructive way, so people can repair and return home sooner

[@miloscvoimsus1118]

Reason Why?

[@DSTWizz]

Thanks, Jon. Great piece of reporting. What a wonderful bunch of people you have there, all working together, and keeping things under control , without any drama.

[@i_dont_live_here]

Thank you for this, we wish you best❤

[@JaneRobinson24]

For everyone who cares about their future and the fate of their loved ones, there will be a live broadcast *"Global* *Crisis.* *The* *Responsibility"* (international online forum) on December 2 at 17:00 GMT. There will be unique and vital information.

[@BlastinRope]

A global crisis? Well I hope theres an elite class of wealthy people that can save us if we sign away our freedom and power!

[@broncoguy4862]

How about some of that unique and vital information right now? I mean, you're saying this is a dire situation...why wait?

[@JaneRobinson24]

@broncoguy4862 It's impossible to tell the whole situation in a few words. The forum will last for 3-4 hours. Also, if you know, there is a censοrship in the comments and not everything can be said openly. So please wait until December 2. Don't miss this very important event: *"Global* *Crisis.* *The* *Responsibility"*

[@adammachin]

Video seems jumpy, dropped frames?

[@curiouskitten9685]

Thank you so much for the info

[@peace8206]

Gott schütze Euch und die Bevölkerung 🙏

[@thomarch81]

Thanks for continued updates on situation! Hopefully soon, in days ahead all residents get valuabes & especially pets, livestocks out safely & chickens too!!! I used to live Ohau Hawaii & Big Island volcano in minds of locals when active & destructive in past. Prayers for safety from Missouri, USA here to all affected by mother nature!

[@kathilisi3019]

This video, while uploaded today, showed the status quo of yesterday. While it was being edited and uploaded, People were allowed into the rest of town under far riskier conditions to get essentioal belongings and pets. It was a success and no-one got hurt, thankfully! A few animals are unaccounted for, but there is hope that they simply were not registered with the authorities.

[@YeCatte]

@@kathilisi3019 It sure would be helpful if you provided some links to proof of that. What you claim is not being reported openly or specifically. Please provide some channel/video names/links so people can see for themselves. This issue of companion animals being left behind is the subject of much misinformation. Some verifiable clarification would be very helpful.

[@kathilisi3019]

​@@YeCatteI just posted a link to the news feed of RUV dot is, a reputable Icelandic news source, but I can't see my comment anymore, so I assume that posting the link was the problem. The info I cited was all in the newsfeed concerning Grindavik.

[@YeCatte]

@@kathilisi3019 Thank you 👍

[@BlueBeastFilms]

All of this is very cool...nature pushing humans around. I love it.

[@andibowe6890]

Thank you

[@springsogourne]

God bless the police risking their lives to help others.

[@cherylcooper2838]

God bless and protect the people.

[@09jt1]

Thx fot informative videos. G L and take good care

[@YinYangDPW]

You need helicopters that can fly over broken roads and take off immediately, also go faster than cars by straight lines of flight - tell your authorities to summon aid by helicopters for the majority - wouldn't work for large livestock however.

[@paulcobham27]

Good reporting :-)

[@524FrmGrl]

What a beautiful town

[@yvonnevandermeer8471]

Thank you for this update. Be safe. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Tugela60]

Iceland is a small country. Does everyone know everyone else there?

[@thesparkypilot]

I’ve been to Grindavik! Sad to see the community empty like this but I hope their town is spared from destruction. It’s such a pretty area, and very close to the 2021 eruption site too. It was cool to watch the volcano from there.

[@VolcanoGroupie]

Excellent report, thank you!

[@kristenj988]

Watching for updates from Washington state USA. Thinking of your country and its wonderful people during such a scary and unknown time. Not a clue what was being spoken in Icelandic but that was fascinating. Beautiful language!

[@markuschampos5750]

Turn on the subtitles (CC) in the video and you will know.

[@ouchsp]

Hi, Jon! Hi, Art! Great job, both of you! Thank you!