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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2021
- The volcano has a new rhythm-meaning now we have to time our visits to see it in action. There’s also currently a dispute between the landowners of the volcano area and the helicopter companies. And the blue smog, or the volcanic smog, is pestering those in the city area, but still, the scientists are not sure how dangerous it really is.
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I think I just feel blessed to have been watching the birth of a shield volcano. To see it grow from a fissure, to vents on a fissure, and then a bit more of a fissure opening, then multiple vents….and then one decided to stand up and be counted…and take off, and grow from a little splatter cone..,and now we are finally realizing that it is probably a ‘tweenage’ shield volcano, just taking a break before it has another massive growth spurt.
Love the news casts Valur. Absolutely brilliant. Please keep them coming. I watch every day to see what is happening in your part of the world. Kindest regards Rose Marie .
😃 It was me that suggested the “Don’t walk on the Lava” T-shirt glad you decided to go with it.
He should sign off each volcano vlog with "Don't walk on the lava!" hehehe
Brilliant, thanks Adrian! Please send me an email (valur@grapevine.is).
Great suggestion.
Glad you spoke up with what all of us viewing electronically yell at the screen to the folks taking horrible chances with their life, Don't walk on the lava!Sure Valur will send you a t shirt!
Right, Valur?
Maybe Valur will send you a piece of the lava one shouldn't walk on 😅💞
They call the volcano fog “VOG” in Hawaii. I’m not sure if it’s the same thing at your volcano. I love love the T-shirt idea. Those foolish people walking on the lava. Lava can stay hot for years in the tubes & channels. It’s insulated with hardened lava above which is very weak & you go right through it. So I love the T-shirt idea. Also glad the volcanoes still going.
In Hawaii, the lava reacted with sea water which generates hydrochloric acid, that's not the case in Iceland. The Iceland volcano emits sulphur dioxide (turns into sulfuric acid when you breathe it in) and hydrofluoric acid, so bottom line it isn't really any "healthier"...
It’s only a matter of time before someone gets killed there doing something stupid, like that hiker climbing up the vent cone who got really lucky a few weeks back.
What are printed T-shirts good for in Iceland? It is now July, and people walk around in pullovers and jackets.
@@thorman1742 Not yet give it a few more weeks!
We had a fellow walking on the vent at Krafla on the N coast of Iceland years ago. Fell through the crust up to his knee. Very lucky to get a mild parboil of his shoes.
Recent crust is very dangerous, and can be weak in places. No one should be walking on it, and I'm sure the Icelandic authorities are aware. Nonetheless, tourists do stupid things.
Your videographer is brilliant. It’s so nice to watch a video that is smooth, not jerky with excessive closeups.
Great videography from Art, once again. :) Thanks for another episode.
I've been watching from Australia for months. Thank you for what you do. There's never been such detailed day by day coverage of a Volcanic eruption let alone the birth of a new volcano. Looking forward to more episodes.
Same from West Oz x
I love how Valur's favorite volcanologist has been right from the gecko! 🦎
In case English isn’t your first language, the saying is “right from the get-go” like right from the start.
It can be hard to hear when it’s said.
All the best.
The GEICO Gecko???
@@cproteus Yeah? Now spell out the name of the volcanologist!
; )
@@ChuckD59 the more fun game is to try to pronounce the Icelandic names.
Do you know their name? LOL. Going back to listen to see if it’s mentioned.
Challenge accepted. LOL
@@MausMasher54 more likely a mondegreen; but kindness is free.
I really enjoy your updates and now find myself watching your other videos 👍 Great job and hi to everyone involved and stay safe.
Since this eruption started I have learned more about Iceland than I thought I ever would. It's a good thing!
if they are making money from landing on someones private property it is only natural for the owner to get a bit of money.
It's not the money, it's the amount of money. Goose, golden egg.
@@kerrysmith1899 apparently they didnt ask for that much as 2 out of 3 companies agreed to pay.
Paying for access is common elsewhere in the world. The land owners could also claim the airspace to a certain height too.
@@gadgetmeister8503 True. I guess in Iceland there is a little bit different attitude on land ownership. I recall there being a bit of noise made, when they started to charge for parking. I don't understand how they could operate for so long without the permission of the land owner to begin with.
@@LednacekZ this is how.
www.ust.is/library/Skrar/Atvinnulif/Log/Enska/The_Nature_Conservation_Act.pdf
The country made the parking. Staffed it. Made the trails. The owners did not. While I can understand the inconvenience, I don’t see the validity of consideration to warrant compensation.
Because, the law.
Valur, I think the word you were looking for is "local magistrate" instead of Sheriff. The sound of the volcano is so soothing that I will bet people would buy a recording of it to use to fall asleep. The volcano is like a huge purring kitty cat! LOL! You could sell a loop tape in your store too! Another great and awesome video full in interesting tidbits of information! Stay safe, Valur and crew!
That's it, thanks wendy, the local magistrate was the word.
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine hi, I like the idea of a cd sound of the volcano. Would be a big selling cd. I would buy one
@@TheAnnie41 - I'd buy one too. I have a white noise machine for sleep. Volcano sounds would be very good indeed.
Love your newscasts Valur! All this makes me want to return to your beautiful country again. Thanks
By far the best continuing commentary on the Volcano. For someone who is not fluent in English, Valur does a great job explaining precisely what's happening for those of us here in Melbourne, Australia, which is about as far as you can get from Iceland. Sadly we have no volcanoes or anything even close to volcanic activity which, perhaps in hindsight, is a good thing!
Melbourne AU is situated in an 'Active' volcanic zone. People were living here last time it went off. Google search the term "Newer Volcanics Province" and understand our region and inhabitants.
@@BTW... When we were in Victoria, we actually went to a volcano that had been turned into a park/nature preserve. This was just off the Great Ocean Road
Valur, thank you so much for taking the time to make us this video. You really need a vacation soon! Love from Connecticut,USA ☮️🇺🇸
Love your volcano videos. Thay have helped get us through the pandemic. Thank you. Just ordered a "don't stand on the lava" shirt, as well as a vinyl record. Hopefully you are also still sending some of the volcano rocks, I would love to have some.
Thanks for the beautiful camerawork and candid reporting!
Valur, I called round to the office this morning but couldn't see you. But thank you for the continuing updates.
I love that freedom to 'walk through the land' laws, i believe Scotland has similar laws. Sadly, in Australia we dont have that, so most of the country is cut off from public access, its a sad thing.
LOL Walk through the land, not the lava. 😀
There is the national trail which sometimes passes thru private land tho.
The problem in the US is that the landowner constantly is held liable by someone getting hurt while trespassing. Whereas they should be getting recompensed for having to clean up after the trespasser.
Come to Iceland, See the Volcanoes, Dance on the semi-solidified Lava Flows, maybe win a Darwin Award.....
"Little ram, nothing little about it.." Probably why its actual name is Stóri Hrútur or Big ram ;) Thought someone would point it out in the comments for the last video, but since not, now you know :)
Haha, sorry, i just looked at it on a map, and of course you're right. Little ram is further to the north. I'll correct this in the next video.
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Well, I didn't know there was a Little ram, so thanks for that, now I know :)
Vulcan: " To paraphrase Mr Clemens: the reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated".
I followed you from the time you reported earthquakes and then the volcanoe until now.
Thank you.
Yes you’re right, volcanic smog, or vog, is the English term. It’s quite common on Big Island, Hawaii when fumes from Kilauea mix with moist sea air. It can be quite unpleasant and even hazardous to people with breathing conditions.
And of course Iceland has the famous Móðuharðindin of 1783-84 which was a national disaster so serious that you almost all got deported to Denmark - imagine the horror - you’d have to support them in the match tonight !
Technically, the stuff that mixes with seawater is called "laze" (lava haze). Vog is more what comes straight from the crater. :p
@@AvanaVana Thanks for that - lucky Hawaii getting two types of volcanic nastiness.
Great commentary in the goings on in Iceland and what's happening with the volcano. I really enjoy watching especially when Polly tags along. Thank you from Montana.
You are so cheerful it is lovely to hear your chatter!
Thanks for the volcano News. It is always a pleasure to watch this type of vids
You’re descriptions of the volcano situation are excellent.
And sadly, today, July 7th, it's closing in on 48 hrs of no activity. Fingers crossed for another beautiful display. Thank you so much for explaining all your wonderful words for us
Love this channel. Both intentionally and unintentionally funny in equal measure along with being wonderfully informative. DON'T WALK ON THE LAVA: It rocks!
T-shirt already on order, it perfectly matches my gaming mantra "Don't stand in the Fire"
That sound of the vulcano remembers me of the music of Johann Johannsson (englaborn) . Beautiful music, from an Icelandic composer who was too short time among us.
I guess one could also say "Never laugh at a live dragon . . . for you are crunchy and go good with ketchup." :-)
It's like jet ski's at the beach, yep they're fun, but to have to listen to them the whole day, when trying to relax and enjoy the moment (and sounds) on the beach, no thanks. I think they should have limited flight times anyway when the volcano's erupting so people can hear the natural sound of the volcano.
Are you kidding? How do they know when the volcano will erupt and when not to fly. Impossible.
Nature is so extraordinary, every 16hr's crazy!
Just love the end speech.... " listen at this marvellous volcano sound..............or not"
If a year from now a bunch of ash-covered duplicates of missing people start showing up I advise everyone to head for Akureyri.
😜😜😜😜
Ahhh Katla Reference
Dear God! Daily Iceland 🇮🇸 ALWAYS has the COOLEST info about this Volcano 🌋. I’m sharing this with everybody. It’s stunning!
You bring years on me when you walk so close to the edge of the path !
Do land owners pay taxes on the land? It's one thing to let ppl walk across to get from one point to another but landing means a non_owners is using the land to conduct business. Im sure there is an issue of trash too.
Wouldn't be surprised if the trash is actually cleaned by the municipality
That could be the issue. He said you may not graze your sheep on someone's land, probably because you are using someone else's property for your own financial benefit. The helicopter business is similar.
Every person making a video is on the land for business purposes if they get money through advertising.
@@Sunlight91 Taking a video of natural wonders has a long history and well established precedent. Requiring a property owner to allow others to use your property to run a service for profit is another matter entirely.
and the downdraft of the helicopters landing disturbs the soil, and kicks up clouds of dust, disturbing the view for other tourists.
Volcano dying IS hot news Valur. That was funny. That volcano will quit when it wants, not when humans predict. Watch this space
Valur, as always, your volcano casts are essential viewing! Thanks for sharing them with all of us who cannot be there to experience this magical natural phenomena in person!
Fantastic drone video! So glad you returned to the drone view after after the announcement of the return of the lull.
Well…darn it, 50 people beat me to telling you all about VOG. I definitely want to order a few of my relatives that t-shirt, “Don’t walk on the lava!” Love it! 😊
Blue smog - amazing. and you are wearing my favorite lopapeysa :) I absolutely love Art's footage and the SOUND of the volcano. It IS like the ocean.
Thank you so much again for your incredible work - such a beautiful volcano - mother nature is so powerful and beautiful - thank you from Sydney Australia 🦘
I love Iceland and Icelanders.
Your my kind of people.
So kind of you to consider people who are differently abled in regards to allowing helicopters to come. Another reason why I am subscribed to this podcast and love Iceland and Icelanders!
Just recently discovered the Grapevine and you are awesome. I love the way you deliver the information, with such personality and charm. Loved seeing your dog and your son in the last one. Visited Iceland about 3 years ago and fell in love with the country, especially Reykjavik, and you epitomize its essence - warm, friendly, humble. Thank you! (Though I was very nervous the whole time that you were going to drop off the cliff.)
Thanks for bringing me to the volcano! Your show is my first stop for updates! Enjoy holiday with your childrens!
Hilarious that you went through with the t-shirt idea! You should send the person who suggested it a free one, I bet they’d be thrilled!
Valur, I've really enjoyed your reports, and I haven't missed any since before the volcano started. Your English is really good too. Can I correct you on one word? Volcan-ologists. There you go. Also I'm so sorry I didn't manage to drop in at the office for coffee. My first climb to the volcano (9th June) was in such poor weather I had to go again on 11th and so lost a day of my planned tourist agenda. Next time I will do it, as I am hoping to come back soon.
Not sure how the CZcams algorithm placed your video news in front of me, but I can say I am enjoying each one. Thank you for all the information on the volcano, COVID, tourism and other current events. As an outsider, I am from Minnesota USA, you provide viewers with necessary background information on the laws / customs I need to fully grasp the issues you discuss. Thank You
Thanks! I enjoy your reporting and great videography - every episode.
Well, the volcano got me introduced to the Reykjavik Grapevine, which I now have to watch weekly, volcano or no volcano :)
The camera man does an awesome job. Most of the other channels makes me dizzy, shaking and zooming in and out all the time. This channel is my #1 source for volcano updates, thanks to both he and Valur.
With all the smog, vog or whatever you want to call it; if I didn't know I was in Iceland I would have though I was in beautiful downtown Los Angeles. Lovely city when you can see it. 😊
Thank you Valur and thank you to your faithful cameraman Art, great footage. Interesting helicopter debate. Good to see you again and thanks for the update done Reykjavik Grapevine style ) x
A rhetorical question: which landowner is "responsible" for the air pollution from the volcano?
This! If they want to claim that they own the land, they own responsibility for what that land does to the neighbors!
Geological guessing game.
Contrary crater!
Mysterious magma movements!
Thank you for adventurous, humorous & informative reporting!
Sorry I was 26 minutes late, YT comments are not a real time chat :)
Fantastic as always! Hi, Art!
Yet another great Newscast Valur. Very informative as usual. Keep it u.
Really appreciate your continuing informative and entertaining presentations - keep it up!
The volcano is breathing. Beautiful. I love your news casts, thank you.
No wonder people send you gifts 😊.
Your videos are so interesting, and you are so nice !
Have a nice July vacation.😊
🇬🇧🌿🌎💕🌋😊🇬🇧
Beautiful knitted jumper. More Icelandic jumpers please they are so unique, made from your small sheep with traditional designs
I love the sound of the volcano so much I wish there was a full hour of just that audio with your wonderful videography.
Good report. Thanks for posting!
I'm all in on thect-shirt. As long as it comes in a color other than white. Makes me look unwell. Love your program. Thank you for your updates.
Thank You Valur and Art for the great commentary and footage. Luv the sound of the volcano. Beautiful earth sounds, so similar to ocean waves. Glad that Grapevine is selling 'Don't Walk on the Lava' T-shirts. Luv the 'Polly Approved' 🐾 Capelin! Stay safe. 🌋
I love your news reports. All the best from Australia.
Great vid
Fascinating stuff. If Valur is taken aback with the volcano just switching off, then for sure I am too. Great content, delivery and filming, as always. Thanks guys.
bloody hell Valur you could talk the leg off a cast iron bathtub underwater with a mouth full of golfballs. You have an awesome accent. I love it, you are so interesting and easy to listen to i could sit and listen to you for hours. You are an excellent ambassador for Iceland. Cheers from Australia.
No helicopters today, Valur. They have to fly VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and the volcano fog means this is not VFR conditions.
In french we call that fog: purée de pois.
Those helicopters were an annoyance. They constantly crashed in your show.
Oh, pretty much the same as the "pea soupers" London used to suffer from before sulphurous coal was banned.
@@JagoffCitizen Yes, I remember “pea-soupers” when I was a kid in Glasgow 😶🌫️
When the video first started Valur looked like he was a lost schoolboy with his school backpack on looking for the rest of his classmates & teachers
haha, great observation. Took me back to my skool days visiting the natural history museum. There were Valurs all over the place.
There is another T-Shirt -> Talk to the Sheriff :)
You guys are great. Your humble. The attention you are getting you have to thank yourself for. You guys earn this :) The way you bring information, just like you are…. and by the way….you are funny, informative and with no bulls$$$ at all
Keep this going Valur :)
I love these newcasts and Valur presents it brilliantly. The smog is know as vog in English as people have already said.
Aloha Valur, here in Hawai'i we call that weather phenomenon "Vog" (volcanic fog/smog).
Annar skemmtilegur þáttur. . Takk! jg
i would buy any merchandise with that awesome photo where valeur was a dark figure in front of a background of a fountain of the lava. black on orange. gorgeous photo. congratulations to your cameraman.
Helicopters cause noise pollution and should pay a small amount as compensation.
You have the best broadcast. Glad you’re back. But enjoy your vacation.
Valtur, good to see you. I've been following the Grapevine's Iceland news besides the volcano! Unfortunately I dropped my IPad face down on rocks and broke the screen. I finally got it back and I'm glad you are still here! I do miss Bob the First though. Double, double, toil and trouble! Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Time to wrap the silver up in tarnish cloth and maybe plastic!
Great job, always, Valur.
I don't miss the helicopters...
The term you looked for, I believe, is "sulfur dioxide" (SO2).
--- Doug, USA
it’s only fair to share, although it would be sad if the volcano becomes a source of argument . You pay for parking ?
Thanks Valur and all, great reports. So glad I discovered your channel :-)
Thanks for update, stay strong and Free🌋😇🙏❣💥
My favourite video so far, much love 💕
Regards from non-volcano'd Upstate NY.
For someone who probably doesn't claim English as your first language, you communicate very well. Very interesting about land ownership too.
Thanks!
(Could you spell out the name of your volcanologist?)
Thanks and sure, the volcanologist's name is Þorvaldur Þórðarson. I know, not the easiest for non Icelandic speaking people. Thanks for watching.
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine He is called Thor Thordarson by english speakers. (He studied in the US)
Thank you for the interesting history and discussion of property rights and recreational resources. Here in Montana we have a hard time balancing tourism and conservation, so it is interesting to hear perspectives from around the world. The accessibility issue for people who can't hike was a good point, but so is the importance of enjoying nature in silence (so you can hear the volcano) Love this newscast! always surprisingly relevant, even thousands of miles away
Thank you for your videos!
Thank you Valur and Art! In Scotland it is called The right to roam law. Anyone can hike anywhere. Just don't litter, be respectful, close the gates and don't harass the coos and sheep.
We have the same laws here in Norway too. But there is a growin problem, especially in winter time when people drives everywhere in the nature using snow mobiles, saying the tracs disappear with the snow in spring, no thoughts or respect for the law and for the wildlife.
so enjoying your broadcasts, I hope you enjoy vacation time with your darling son and Polly/
you can always add : don't eat the yellow snow, don't eat the black snow, don't feed the helicopters!
It would be cool if you could superimpose a picture of some buildings, or city blocks from Reykjavik, next to or on top of the image of the volcano, so that we can get a sense of scale.
Yes, I thought about that, too. The distance from the mountain is clear (let's say 1.2km). So fly the drone at the same distance to a Reykjavik landmark an superimpose that picture on a drone shot of the vulcano from the same distance.
Excellent laws thank you for the information
VALUR IS THE ONLY PERSON TO UNDERSTAND -
THE ONGOING HIGH STRANGENESS OF THIS SMOLDERING VOLCANO- ALWAYS ON POINT. 💥🌋💥
This Volcano just sounds amazing.
Destructive & Amazing at the same time
Aah the hum of mother Earth.