I am once again fleeing my town, now Grindavík 2023 before I had to flee Heimaey 1973, then I was 12 years old, 50 years later I am fleeing again, but now I am an adult, and again this is a shock, we living on a volcanic island we are always fighting with mother nature. thanks to people like Þorvaldari we are all learning from what we don't know,
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
We’d love to hear your story, Jón. Be in touch at Grapevine@grapevine.is if you’re interested in sharing more about your experience.
@ed67399 ай бұрын
I lived in Keflavik in 1973, I remember that. Sorry this is your 2nd go around with this.
@Happy_Puffin9 ай бұрын
While living in Keflavik 1978-80 I was able to visit Heimaey. I would love to hear your account of the evacuation.
@jusadude71629 ай бұрын
Stay safe! Sending positive thoughts!!! 🙏🏼
@frauleindaniela9 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope you could get as much belongings with you as possible. But most of all I’m really glad that you all are safe. Eruptions are so erratic, netter safe than sorry.
@BowlesTroy9 ай бұрын
I admire the calm preparedness of the people of Iceland.
@bookofkatherine9 ай бұрын
Really!? I think the abandoned animals would disagree. If it weren't for tourists posting videos of the Blue Lagoon's lobby caving in, that place would still be open.
@melodyszadkowski52569 ай бұрын
I second that. Sadly, I haven't seen too many calm and organized evacuations with such citizen cooperation like Icelanders have shown among folks in my own country. My admiration goes out to Iceland and her people on the peninsula.
@blazefairchild4659 ай бұрын
@@bookofkatherinewhat animals did I miss something ?
@melodyszadkowski52569 ай бұрын
@@bookofkatherineWhat abandoned animals? Household pets and even farm animals have been moved to safer areas because the process was well organized and people cooperated with disaster personnel. And do you honestly think that Blue Lagoon would still be open if their lobby had collapsed even if tourists hadn't published photos? Is this ethnocentrism or simply not keeping up with knowledgeble news sources?
@leokaloper41329 ай бұрын
@@blazefairchild465 don't say you're from WWF
@soletey8329 ай бұрын
This is imho by far the best YT video about the current Iceland situation, thank you Þorvaldur Þórðarson and Reykjavik Grapevine !
@kathleenlynch57639 ай бұрын
I love how calmly he explained everything without getting viewers into a panic.he is after all a professor so he knows his craft.i don't think anyone can tell him much about what is going on or what to do.i have never met anyone from Iceland but what lovley people .just hope there in not a lot of damage.loved how he described it as cornflakes and yogurt.
@DSTWizz9 ай бұрын
It's great to listen to a real volcanologist explain what is happening in such a factual and matter-of-fact way, and debunking some of the wild, fanciful theories put about by some media outlets (which are mainly clickbait anyway). Iceland because of its geographical position has centuries of experience in observing movements in the earth's crust; nevertheless it's a worrying time for the good folk of Grindavik at the present time. Hopefully they can return to their homes before too long. Thanks for this interview!
@fianorian9 ай бұрын
That was very informative and at a level of detail that I, as a lay person, could understand. Thank you, both to The Rekjavik Grapevine and to the professor (whose name I'm afraid I dare not attempt to type). It's good to get a non-sensational take on events.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. The Þ makes a soft "th" sound, so Thor-val-der
@maeedwards83879 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you. I just can't put it into like you did. Thank you.
@maeedwards83879 ай бұрын
it into words like
@edwigcarol48889 ай бұрын
As you say seeking Sensation is a disastrous sickness of media. Totally appalling. Here there is fresh air. Facts, geophysics, calm and preparedness.
@haliec4969 ай бұрын
The professor respects and understands mother nature. His passion and knowledge is reassuring.
@elizabethfairlie82969 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your questions and this gentleman who explains everything so beautifully. Love listening to people who know what theyre talking about and are qualified to comment. And yes no scaremongering. Thankyou both.
@Karincl79 ай бұрын
Since your previous chat with the proffesor I love his calm intelligence, thank you for the update
@user-jd2vh2xb3x9 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview, very informative, and with scientific humility like it should be
@thewalrus19689 ай бұрын
this was the best explanations of events so far on the internet
@viennacat19 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for producing this for us, very very interesting to hear the professor give such detailed answers.
@markuserikssen9 ай бұрын
This was a great interview. Thanks for that, The Reykjavik Grapevine. I know that Þorvaldur sometimes makes bold statements in the media which make people scared or even angry, but he seems to be very knowledgeable and sincere, with a good heart. Let's hope the current situation around Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon calms down.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
He's a straight-shooter for sure, but that comes from a position of not wanting to take any chances with people's safety. He's wildly intelligent and a great person to speak with.
@andreaDoubleU9 ай бұрын
so good to listen to a man that REALLY knows what he is talking about! 🙏🏻
@jaimieelton3729 ай бұрын
What a lovely man. Excellent interview!
@MrBeeman599 ай бұрын
Great interview! The professor gave very informative and understandable answers.
@lillirod9 ай бұрын
This is so informative. Thanks for doing this interview to Professor Þórðarson.
@CybershamanX9 ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for providing these amazing videos. Not only are they immensely informative, but they often showcase the resilience and solidarity of the people of Iceland. Again, thank you. 🙂☮️
@joyscott3749 ай бұрын
Great piece. I've been following your channel. For a couple of weeks. The professors explanations are clear, informative & fascinating. Thank you.
@dannyestes8329 ай бұрын
Excellent! Its nice to hear expert information and the questions by regular people answered in professional manner.
@ETRuT19 ай бұрын
Really illuminating. Thanks, Prof Þórðarson, Catherine for an excellent interview, and Art for brilliant camerawork.
@jusadude71629 ай бұрын
Wishing the townspeople the best of luck.
@misfitsng9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the interview. Very nice to watch and I learned so much.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@jakobfromthefence9 ай бұрын
In more than short term, the good thing about the hydrothermal power plant and subsequently blue lagoon is that if they get destroyed, you can literally build new ones. Both of them. Also in a completely different place.
@David-il6hn9 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining what is happening there in Iceland. I find it fascinating and would love to visit sometime.
@WhiteTiger3339 ай бұрын
Thank you for this fascinating "lecture". I'm learning so much from these interviews. I was especially struck by the professor explaining that lava serves to fill in the tears the plate boundary separation creates. Nature filling in its own potholes. 😁 Many well wishes for the Grindavik residents. That's not going to be an easy fix, my goodness!
@burgseeli19119 ай бұрын
It's amazing nobody seems to stress out. Everything those people do prevent real disasters, do it with so much calmness.
@Purplefishish9 ай бұрын
It´s our viking ancestry 😁😁 Panic is ineffective
@ErnieKings279 ай бұрын
@@Purplefishishthe I guess Thor is demanding sacrifices now
@gilscot1009 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Great interview. Once again RG gives us the true prospective. So appreciate being able to get a glimpse of the lava walls being constructed. Please keep these videos coming.
@wendywilson189 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview! Thanks so much for posting and sharing. 41.33 gives a great take on the present situation. Second last segment suggests "be prepared, respect it [the volcano and processes] and don't ignore it!" Long yes. Informative? Definitely.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
@patroberts54499 ай бұрын
Sad to see these evacuated homes, breaks your heart, so so sorry folks, be strong, be brave
@annabee19849 ай бұрын
Very informative and extremely interesting! Thank you! 😊
@robertfletcher34219 ай бұрын
An excellent production it is something we have been waiting for. Thank you.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Geop019 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative and engaging video. I hope you will continue to post updates about future seismic and volcanic activity and how these affect people and the environment.
@The_Travelling_Jonoberries9 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very informative update on the situation in Iceland 🇮🇸- God Bless and know that we hope all is well in that wonderful part of the World 🌋
@MrMartgolf9 ай бұрын
I could listen to this Professor all day, amazing insight into a fascinating phenomenon that is Nature Great video thank you 👍
@hilde-gunpady52049 ай бұрын
Med stoisk ro,utrolig godt forklart.Fint å få et bilde av evt.scenarioer.
@arkansasvinny8 ай бұрын
He nailed it. His prediction was right on! Iceland is lucky to have a professional like him. Give him a raise!!
@christee29089 ай бұрын
That was a great interview, Thank you professor Thordarson and Mrs Fulton.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@maruillescas66089 ай бұрын
This video is so interesting. We have more than 4 important volcanos in Mexico and we want to learn more. But we don't have a youtube Chanel to explain the things like you do. Thank you
@onedominant9 ай бұрын
Thank you for presenting this logical analysis of events in Iceland. Geology and geophysics are fascinating, but my heart goes out to the families, the industries, the community being affected now.
@Vulcano79659 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for featuring my question! Didn't expect it but very much appreciat it :D
@Vulcano79659 ай бұрын
Also these are in general very well audited questions. Excellent interview!
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the question!
@s.richards65529 ай бұрын
This is by far the best and most informative video I have seen on this probable eruption,
@lisabeam83159 ай бұрын
Thank you for the informative discussion ❤
@susanharris59269 ай бұрын
This was a very informative interview. I was totally impressed by this professor.
@freebirdh6049 ай бұрын
Came here cos of iceland live link and stayed for the entire chat 👍 thank you to all parties
@robbfisher28769 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, this was a fantastic interview!
@sharpear10319 ай бұрын
Thank you. I appreciated all of this information. I have been following this event right along and hope to stay with it to the end.
@Xperimenter9 ай бұрын
What a great interview!
@geoffburlinson89099 ай бұрын
Thank you Doctor. Fascinating. Great information. 👍👍👍
@paulrandig9 ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing the whole one hour interview! In our fast living time this is a gem.
@deborahmartyn979 ай бұрын
Thank you both very much.. in Wa.-USA here... I appreciate the the in depth, clear , respectful approach and the questions were very interesting, too. I especially. thank the Doctor for his generous demeanor and patience to illuminate many aspects of this event, Iceland and its peoples.
@SkyeRangerNick9 ай бұрын
I truly appreciate this update. Thank you.
@SkyeRangerNick9 ай бұрын
I was curious about the building of the wall, early on. Granted, if something can happen at any moment, racing for a wall is unlikely; preparing for rescue and preservation have a priority. With a window of time, building the wall "has time." And, the way may have a long window of relevance, given the nature of Icelandic volcanic activity cycles. Those were my thoughts over recent weeks; which align with the reality we have seen. I always imagine Icelanders poised and prepared, knowing the nature of the land on which they live. 🙂🙂🙂
@brothersoulshine9 ай бұрын
Such an informative interview. Many thanks for this.
@vronw57829 ай бұрын
Thank you Catharine, a great interview,.😊 I love listening to the professor. I wish I was 40yrs younger and could attended his lectures 😅. ♥️🙏
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Across all ages in the office, we wish we could sit in on all his lectures!!
@gonemadinnz9 ай бұрын
Awesome interview. I feel like I am back at uni! Please keep updating us. I'm fascinated. Thank you!
@valhoundmom9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information update.
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Ilingoceros9 ай бұрын
This was quite interesting and informative. I live in Hood River, Oregon, right around the corner from a burger place called Twin Peaks because from there you can see Mt. Adams in Washington and Mt. Hood in Oregon. Both volcanoes. Climb some local peaks and you can see other volcanoes in the Cascade Range including what's left of Mount St. Helens which blew up in 1980. There are lava fields of various ages all around here. Go up the Columbia River and you see mile after mile after mile of basalt columns from massive lava flows millions of years ago coming all the way from eastern Washington and Idaho. So yeah, I was primed to be interested and the questions and answers here were very good.
@LucasGerrijts9 ай бұрын
Biggest lesson learned, never doubt Heidi!
@Feefifum9 ай бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful interview!
@lucasmangasverdes19159 ай бұрын
This interview was amazing, thank you both!
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@the10thplague9 ай бұрын
I loved this long-form content. Really informative.
@Tao-Quantum-Healing-Events9 ай бұрын
great information. very clear. i understand what is happening now. Thank you
@OnaMuir9 ай бұрын
BEST interview! Thank you. 🥰🤗
@tbreg6069 ай бұрын
Brilliant interview. Thank you.
@jonpalmer74839 ай бұрын
Amazing video thanks for the update
@timr.73619 ай бұрын
Superb episode, thank you!
@nattyw4959 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video it was very interesting and informative, very easy to understand the questions and comments from both proffesionals..i think were more connected to other humans thru the cellphone and internet and want to show that were thinking of other fellow humans even if we cant physically be there to help we are sending our thoughts and donations to help those in need....💛🇨🇦🇺🇲💛
@Zoonjse8 ай бұрын
This professor is one of the best in Iceland, and probably in the world. Because how man countries and people have to thing about this subject. Iceland is one of the most active places and has some of the best experts in these things.
@Rennrogue9 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview, thank you both!
@AdelaideBen19 ай бұрын
Great discussion - thanks for such an informative explanation.
@fairwfriend9 ай бұрын
He has been the most reassuring presence. So chill for such a hot topic. (pun intended!)
@Hochspitz9 ай бұрын
Thank you for a most informative interview from Australia.
@robgerety9 ай бұрын
NIce man. Smart too. Seems like a straight shooter.
@meggmegg66569 ай бұрын
This is the most informative interview I have seen.
@freebirdh6049 ай бұрын
Thank you everyone 🤗
@jerrielindsey59399 ай бұрын
This was great, thank you so much. I learned a lot.
@englishrose2128 ай бұрын
What can you say but just brilliant, thank you from UK 😍
@superkang74489 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very informative, great questions and even better answers.
@alayneperrott96939 ай бұрын
Excellent interview!
@mikkolaine48839 ай бұрын
This should be a mandatory hour for any un-knowledgeble person willing to comment the news in Facebook or watching a sensational KZfaqr's videos :D
@szendrenko9 ай бұрын
Your experts are super smart! It would be great to study under him at university
@empiremotionpictures64819 ай бұрын
He's my new hero!!!
@user-by3mj2yh7l9 ай бұрын
To worry about mother nature on a daily basis has to be nerve wracking. Praying for the safety of the residents there.
@belindahannaford11429 ай бұрын
Awesome interview thank you so much for sharing . ❤
“Prior preparation prevents piss-poor performance” as my father would put it.
@samiatobdjli21499 ай бұрын
Danke Schön für Ihren Information.
@MrMymandragora9 ай бұрын
It was just great! Thanks :)
@tracyralph92559 ай бұрын
Fascinating Thank you! You did a fantastic job!
@uthaxdora98439 ай бұрын
very informative.
@sanholo24839 ай бұрын
Very informative, thanks!!
@TheReykjavikGrapevine9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@LnLVD9 ай бұрын
Great interview
@Lora_Lynn9 ай бұрын
Thank you. A wealth of knowledge shared.
@mnemosynevermont55249 ай бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! SO much info!
@beckybetter9 ай бұрын
Well Done!!!
@alexpiper94759 ай бұрын
beautiful. thank you.
@michaelnancyamsden74109 ай бұрын
Thank you both
@vikticus46749 ай бұрын
how to live in a life-threatening natural area, how to perceive, organize, react, they know this just like in Japan, where there is a single culture, community and ability to respond, saving lives - together - typhoons tsunami volcano. activity in Mexico, Italy, South America. Stay safe Vikings of Iceland!
@duncanwallace77609 ай бұрын
That was very interesting, thank you.
@jonadams88419 ай бұрын
11:42 the good thing, if one can look at it that way, is that Iceland grows. Someday, maybe Iceland is the next continent.