Hey everyone! You can support people of affected town Grindavík via financial donations at Icelandic Red Cross via link right here : raudikrossinn.is/english/donate/donate-now

We visited Iceland in April 2022 and drove around the south coast for 10 days. It's the most unearthly beautiful place I've ever been to. I hope people stay safe there now.

Thanks so much for your time keeping people updated as far as you know ❤

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad if this helps to someone :)

What an incredibly unsettling time. May you all support one another.

Hi Jan, thanks for this update video. It sounds like the situation has changed but there is still a threat to certain areas of Iceland. Take care and keep us updated with the situation in the beloved Iceland.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will! I just hope that Grindavík won't end up under the lava.

@narayanlombard1286

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland Hope Grindavik will stay safe. But... as no one knows what will happen.... I keep fingers crossed for Grindavik and the aera there around

Hi Jan, thank you for the update. Please stay safe.

Thank you Jan...I hope that your people stay safe...your video gives a clear run down of this developing situation...also about the questions of ''what ifs'' that nobody can answer yet.. Stay safe...from Scotland 🌠

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I hope that things will change,lava finds different way up and people of Grindavík will be able to return to their homes some day

I wish you the best as this continues to evolve. Perhaps you will get lucky and things will quiet down for you; that is my hope and prayer for you.

Thank you for your video, Jan! I am sorry to hear about this situation for Iceland! I hope that everything works out for the best and for the people of Iceland!

Look after yourself. God Bless.

Thank you for your video very informative better than news channels 100x

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you, that means a lot!

Really great video. Love Iceland.

Hi Jan, we appreciate being kept up to date on how things are going. We are hoping for the best for everyone.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'll be glad if this will help to someone. Prayers for people in Grindavík

Nice photos!

Nov 15 UPDATE: Situation remains similar, earthquake intensity decreased, current estimated lava depth only 500m.

Thank you for keeping us updated. 🙏 be safe 💫

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I'm mostly hoping that lava will find a different way up and people of Grindavík will be able to return home after some time

@LM-om2lw

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland It will 🙏💫

I hope everyone stays safe there

Thanks for continuing to show all of this!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

Of course! I know that many people are getting worried about their upcoming travels so I am hoping this can help to clarify the situation at least a little bit.

@YaleWall

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland yeah, I’m thankful for it! My wife and I will be there in January to shoot KZread videos. I don’t think it’ll affect us much in 2 months, but I am excited about seeing the outcome of this in person. Right now, I’m just praying there isn’t any loss of life or property.

thanks for good video

Danke 👍

Our survival is in unity. To save ourselves and the planet when natural disasters are on the rise, we need to build a safe and peaceful *Creative* *Society,* where human life will be the highest value, so everything will be done to secure and improve it.

@villebooks

8 ай бұрын

Not just human life.

@jasonali4122

8 ай бұрын

Yes. Don't live in Iceland. It is too dangerous.

@hugotarantola6084

8 ай бұрын

Totally agreed, but let’s not carry ourselves so harshly… Of course, stocking a couple cans and pasta never hurts! Just sayimf

Scary.. i was only there last week.

Thank you Jan for your efforts on keeping people up to date.

Be safe Jan.== from Northern Canada

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! let's also hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

Thanks for the update, this is truly sad to hear what's going on. Hope Grindavik is ok after the eruption 💔🇮🇸

Thank you for the update. I'm supposed to leave for Iceland on the 17th from Los Angeles arriving via Copenhagen. Take care and be safe I sure hope this ends for better and not the worst for Iceland and it's population.

Iceland is still growing stay safe to all who live there, fingers crossed it subsides & worst does not eventuate from Western Australia ❤

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing this, I am hoping that the lava will find a different location for way up

Damn! I was heading to Reykjavik this week!

@Victoria.Verde51

8 ай бұрын

I have a friend in New Mexico who has airline tickets there next week!!?😮

Thank you so much for this! was looking for more information because it was hard to find any online.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

glad it helped. let's now hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

Hope everything settles down with as little disruption to everyone. Iceland is one of my favourite locations I have visited, it’s such a unique amazing place.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

me too! I hope that lava will find a different way up and people will be able to return home after some time.

I am due there Christmas Eve ! Updated travel insce to cover the circumstances

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

let's hope there won't be any travel complications if the volcano erupts

Thanks for sharing, we have all paid Iceland vacation & ready to go next week (16 to 23 november) and now very anxious with the uncertainty if our trip will be cancelled or not. Looking forward to the updates and latest developments

@grahamt5924

8 ай бұрын

I fly at lunch time tomorrow. Easy jet say there is nothing to worry about.

@EpicLib

8 ай бұрын

🤣@@grahamt5924

Hopefully you all stay safe…we are due to visit in March

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I'm sure you'll be able to visit safely by then. let's also hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

Thank you, Jan. I was there for the 2021 eruption, and stunning as it was to hike up the ridge above the caldera,it was equally amazing to begin to learn how your people have come to coexist with the geologic activity on the island. From watching a young couple take their toddler to the edge of the lava to learn how to approach it and what it was, to listening to a guy talk about growing up feeling that the volcanos were his friends, to the acceptance that, yes, an earthquake or a lava flow may take your town (like it has many times in the history of the island), but it is just what it is. I came away with a deep love of the land (including the sheep!), and a profound respect for the Icelanders. I would go back in a minute, if I could. Sending love and best wishes as we wait for the birth of this new volcano.

@emmabrooker166

8 ай бұрын

what a beautiful comment ♥️🐏

Thank you for this update. Stay safe. Blessings

Amazing footage.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

Stay safe!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! let's hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes!

👍 Thanks for the update.

Thank you Jan, we loved visiting this area when in Iceland such different scenery to what we have here. Stay safe and i hope all residents do the same.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I'm mostly hoping that lava will find a different way up and people of Grindavík will be able to return home after some time

I have family that live in Grindavík and now they can't go home ! They have to stay in Reykjavík and might not be able to live in Grindavík anymore! Also the amount of animals (pets) that are lost in Grindavík is devastating!

@mjgbabydragonlet

8 ай бұрын

I also had people in Grindavik, J was chosen to go back today to collect necessary things (they already evacuated their dogs) and help friends move livestock to safety.

@moellerborn

8 ай бұрын

I am sure people will take their pets with them!

@59Patter

8 ай бұрын

@@moellerborn many, many pets were left behind.

@hulda4ever

8 ай бұрын

No they were forced to evacuate. There are over 250 lost pets@@moellerborn

@hulda4ever

8 ай бұрын

Yeah but some of the pets are lost@@mjgbabydragonlet

Why does it always happen at this time of year

The whole world is watching, keep up the good work and be safe.

Thank you for the comprehensive report. Stay safe.

Thanks for the update. Scary AF.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

It is. Praying for all people who have homes in Grindavík.

I think for Grindavik people the underwater eruption would be better than just under their town. Yes it'll produce a lot of gas and ash, so the airport could be closed when there is too much ash in the air, but like in La Palma tourists could come when the airport is open and observe the eruption from the safe distance. Plus new land could be formed.

@haywood12

8 ай бұрын

If there's an underwater eruption it could lead to a situation similar to Eyjafjallajökull eruption where the whole of Europe airspace was shut down

@naturewatcher7596

8 ай бұрын

@@haywood12 Could be. And Grindavik will be covered with ashes, but could be dug out later compared to being ran over by lava.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

100% agreed

Hi Jan, thanks for being “a guy with a camera”! Stay safe up there.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! let's hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

Hello, just found your channel. I pray you and everyone else stays safe. Please be careful! Blessings!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

praying for all people of town Grindavík!

Keep the updates coming......it's not covered very closely by news channels in the US. People here have their heads in the sand.

Being stuck in Iceland would be amazing! It's a beautiful place, just go see more places if you should get stuck :)

I like your approach.Well done from a newcomer to the subject.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you!

Thanks for the update! The eyes of the world are on you & I pray you shall be able to stay safe.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you!

This is a good video explaining things..

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you!

@Mugdorna

8 ай бұрын

Didn't explain much. But created a baseless rumour about flights being affected.

@christianbuczko1481

8 ай бұрын

@@Mugdorna thats what the government say could happen and why the aviation threat was raised to amber..

Great video. However, did you say 'Keplavik' instead of 'Keflavik' 🙂?

Thank you for excellent footage My thoughts are with the people who have been moved for their safety.

I visited Iceland in the late 1980s, a wonderful camping tour of the Island. A real privilege - and the Blue Lagoon was just the Blue Lagoon, with no development - it was awesome. It brought home that we are on a beautiful living planet. Love to the people of Iceland - and I hope that everyone remains safe. ❤

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

You're very lucky, I would love to experience what Iceland used to be like in 80s

@hamishmctibble6072

8 ай бұрын

"we are on a beautiful living planet." - ah, but would you think that way if your house had a dirty great crack in the walls?

Really like your honest approach saying you have questions but that you do not know! Instead of all the useless specilating people are doing today!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you for saying that! really appreciate the feedback 🙏

Stay safe Iceland!

Praying for you 🤗🙏

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! let's hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

@Ibrian8888

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland I agree✌️

Thank you for your outstanding reporting! I will happily subscribe to your channel after this comment.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you for support! let's mainly hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

@user-fc7is6jo2e

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland Agreed! I definitely do not want the good people who live there to suffer. I shared your video with some relatives and a few friends and everyone who responded agreed that your video work is outstanding too. Thank you again for sharing your work with the world. Cheers!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

This means a lot, thank you so much for such kind words! @@user-fc7is6jo2e

The ground deformations are mighty and the dike is impressive. Good luck!!

Forget tourism, you guys need to stay safe.

Wow

Praying it doesn't blow up 🤤

Stay Safe🙏

Stay safe thinking about you and your country

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I'm mostly hoping that lava will find a different way up and people of Grindavík will be able to return home after some time..

Thank you for posting this video. I have a scheduled trip to Iceland next week (fingers crossed). Do you feel the earthquake in Reykjavik? Be safe.

@mikespencer9913

8 ай бұрын

Jan talked about the city of Grindavik being evacuated. Reykjavik is only about 68km (~42 miles) away. I think it's safe to say that Reykjavik will be affected by any significant events along that line!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

I am lucky to be living 500km away form the epicentre. But they did feel it a lot. now earthquakes are not as strong anymore.

I wish everyone in Iceland and rhe surrounds all the best. I'm sure the government has crisis management in place in the event of catastrophic volcanic activity. God bless you all ❤

🙏🙏🙏

Thank you. You are very good at what you do!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

that means a lot, thank you!

A fascinating island, landscape worth seeing, one of my most beautiful holidays. I hope nothing worse happens. 🥺

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

It sure is beautiful here! :) praying for people with homes in town Grindavík

Roads and infrastructure must also be getting impacted😳

@mjgbabydragonlet

8 ай бұрын

It is.

Thanks for sharing. It is so beautiful there. I look forward to visiting at some point. Mothe Nature is stretching her wings.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

it is amazing here. I fell in love with this island the first time I came here and haven't left since haha

@Eyesofthebeholder214

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland 👍🙂

Thank you from Germany 🇩🇪, I hope everything goes good, in Italy 🇮🇹 is a Vulkan on the way to break out …

@Jo-sp5cp

8 ай бұрын

Campi flegrei 😬

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! Which volcano in Italy is it?

@eddyrai301

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland Ätna by Neapel 🫡

@Jo-sp5cp

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland vulcano is an island volcano between sicily and Italy. Campi flegrei is the super volcano situated by naples. Etna and stromboli already erupting👍

All the best to you guys over there! Thanks for the video!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you!

I was scheduled to fly over to Iceland tomorrow, my insurance carrier informed me on Friday that the policy would not cover a trip at this time due to "State of Emergency" declaration . I think it makes perfect sense to not go. I love Iceland, it is so visually stunning, yet I love the people more. I want them to have everything they need rather than trying to keep tourists happy.

@moellerborn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for using your common sense!

@user-gx8qu5sf6n

8 ай бұрын

We are due to fly tomorrow with Jet2 who have provided our insurance also. Unbelievably they are refusing a postponement for a different date and encouraging people to go without valid travel insurance! Shocking

@DixonDixon65

8 ай бұрын

Beauty people indeed. Breaks my heart to see tnis happening. Been to lceland several times. Wishing a calming down and normalcy soon. So scary.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

that's terrible, I'm sorry to hear that. Just out of curiosity, will you take the flight anyway or also cancel?

@user-gx8qu5sf6n

8 ай бұрын

@@janiniceland we don’t feel it’s safe to go, especially as insurance is now invalid it would be madness to travel. Jet2 are shameful, offering no help whatsoever, very disappointing and very out of pocket through no fault of our own. We would love to visit later when it’s safe to do so but this won’t be possible for us due to losing all our money to Jet2 😞

love Iceland bestest wishes . i wish i was there ...

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺- we all truly hope all is safe

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! I hope that things will change,lava finds different way up and people of Grindavík will be able to return to their homes some day!

I hope this is not going to be a disaster for the Icelandic people..they are courageous to have been threatened by mother nature since the first people settlements in this beautiful country. Cheers.

Thanks for the update. Has everybody gotten out of the area?

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

yes, there're only police and people who monitor the area

I love that we get information from "just a guy with a camera," and NOT from media news.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

to be honest I source the information from local media news but I think it's good to sometimes sum up the info into and deliver it in smaller package

Thank you! I'm fascinated with all the volcanic activity in Iceland for the past several years. I check in frequently. I would love to be there to see it, but I'll just watch from here. LOL! I hope that everyone remains safe and there isn't too much damage caused.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I am hoping for the same thing. And I definitely understand and that's 100% wiser idea to watch the situation from home.

Thank you for the update. I'm in the UK but got trapped in the USA during the last big eruption. You stay safe now. ,

I just hope the people and animals are all safe. Houses can be rebuilt, roads repaved & memories remade, but lives lost would be a real tragedy. Thank god for modern technology to detect this far far ahead.

This is a great, informative update. I was JUST there in that volcanic area about 2--3 weeks ago. Reykjavik itself had claimed 7000 earthquakes in less than a week. Fortunately, none of them were severe, but the entire area was already on alert.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunate location for the capital city if you imagine it is not that far from what's happening now. I wouldn't be surprised we see similar even closer to Reykjavík some day.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Ive been up all night watching the Automated Data reports its breaking its self apart all around Grindavik, i am praying

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

yeah I am still hoping that the magma will find a different way up to the surface and the town won't get hit

02:37 "...trust ME, I'm NO expert on this...". There I lost it.🤣

@robertw4265

8 ай бұрын

Me too. "No flights?" - Flights are not threatened. He's just scaremongering. I suspect 'Visit Iceland' will pay him a visit and shut him down.

awesome video...greetings from Orlando, Fl....hoping for the best for you!

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you! let's hope that lava finds different way up and people who live in the danger zone will be able to return to their homes

Keep up the good work 👍🏻

😢🙏🏼

I hope you stay safe and get out of there!

Stay safe! Pray for the best scenario.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

thank you. let's pray for people of town Grindavík

Terrybult,my first Country in Europ,when in was there,when i was Saling frome Us too Europ,that,s 56 Years ago.God Bless.

Prayers sent your way 🙏

🙏😪

Mother Earth's little movements can make big trouble. ❤

I have a kayaking friend lives up in Iceland. He is okay, but I am so sad for you up there. I’m in Oklahoma.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

everyone is safe now, but it is still sad to see everyone from Grindavík having to evacuate and leave their homes

@lindaelston4728

8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. I hope everyone will be safe!!! @@janiniceland

Very well done, some great footage. I see the restricted zone is pretty huge at the moment...i guess once (and if) eruption occurs, they can be more selective on the restricted areas.

Visiting Iceland seems to not be the question. It appears to be, HOW can we help or provide escape for these people?

@moellerborn

8 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking! How will the over 300 000 people in Iceland be fed and cared for if the airport closes? Ships? And Winter is coming, with darkness and cold. I really don't give a damn about the tourists.

@larsstougaard7097

8 ай бұрын

@@moellerborn I read there are 800.000 sheep on Iceland , so plenty food and wool for winter. A study of the last 11 centuries reveals over 200 eruptions, with around three quarters of these explosive, and with an average frequency of 20-25 events per 100 years. I guess its pretty normal , hope this is just a small one.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't travel here just see the volcano, but I was hoping to just provide an update for people who're already planned their trip here, booked flights and so on.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

I don't think that people will need to escape - it seems this will just affect the Reykjanes region. But we just have to wait and see.

@janiniceland

8 ай бұрын

there are multiple other smaller airports in iceland, they serve for domestic flights, but that's one option if scenario like you mention ever happend

New subscriber thank you for this information stay safe💞🌎🦅