He also gets right into the matter at hand. I tried to watch a few other videos about the lava vs. parking lot, and there was a lot of "in this video we'll show you..." and "laters we'll talk about..." Not to mention all the like and subscribe BS. Over a minute into those videos and they hadn't actually said a thing.
I saw headlines from others. But, I didn't go down those rabbit holes. I waited for "The Man" to speak, and I was rewarded with concise, non-sensationalised info. Keep it up and thanks so much.
Besides the parking lots (and its storage sheds), the power lines beside them and the usual road crossing nothing important was flowed over. The only worry is the hot water pipe which goes to the north, but hopefully will stay operational. I'm just surprised by the amount of lava considering the few eq's.
I'm glad the nightmare scenario you feared did not realise :) This lava flow by night is a stunning landscape. Props for the photographer for those absolutely incredible images.
Love your videos I’ve been watching you for about 2months and I’ve already watched all your videos I want to be a volcanologist you should do a video on mt tambors
Thank you for the update. It has to be frustrating to live in the town or work in the plant and wondering if you'll ever be able to go back. I hope everyone listens to the government and stays away. 🙂🖖❤️
Remembering that Tom Scott was right there at the lagoon at one point and seeing this is quite a mental vibe check. Hopefully Grindavik and the surrounding areas can have some peace from the constant eruptive hell soon
A little over a year ago I visited Iceland and the Blue Lagoon, a week after I came back the first earthquakes occurred that lead up to the 10 eruptions ever since. Crazy to realise that I was thinking about the longevity of these structures being in the middle of a lava field already when I was there and now this all happened ever since - insane how things can change so fast.
Thank you very much for your details and the time you put into each update or any new thing that Mother Earth throws at us. I know I won't have to look up anything on a map because you are going to cover it.
@@Kelly-m6l4hIt's not the first time. The first one that I'm aware of was during the eruption of Heimaey, when people used seawater to slow the lava down so it didn't block off their harbour (and ports)
The eruption of Eldfell on Heimaey was the first time Iceland tried and was successful to an extent on holding back lava flows. They're more successful here due to the march of time, getting experience from the previous eruptions and those eruptions being mostly emissive and low volume. However both the Lagoon and Power Plant could be toast at any time if a fissure over opens up right beneath or next to them. Still even saying that it's worth it to keep them in commission as long as possible and it's quite a feat they've been able to so far.
How incredible these pictures show the true beauty of nature by lava flow. I find it mesmerizing. Lastly, I really need to understand metrics better. It confuses me.
do geologists have any idea (if its even possible to know) how many more eruptions may happen in the península? My fear is this cycle continuing for more 50 years, the walls are doing fine but surely humanity can't defeat nature gradually burrying everything.
They do not know. Until the slow and steady influx of magma into the upper magma chamber by Svartsengi drops or ceases, this will probably continue. It has slowed slightly over the last year, but clearly not enough. There is also the possibility a new pathway could open and the eruptions start somewhere new nearby, but the current pathway represents a very clear way of least resistance. Only a minor earthquake swarm preceded this eruption, not even enough to cause concern in the lead up to previous eruptions in the same place
We live on a volcanic planet. Iceland is but the tip of a large province of frozen lava, arising from a mantle hot-spot. Iceland will have volcanoes long after humans are gone. As for the current eruptive period - no one can answer your question, but this event going on for 50 years would not be extraordinary as there are volcanoes on this planet that have lava pools for many, many years.
WHO forgot to say that a parking lot is made to park things WITH wheels? :) question : using the water of the blue lagoon to cool the lava front: good idea; false good idea; really not the best idea of the century ???
I appreciate this channel. No fearmongering or sensationalism.
He also gets right into the matter at hand. I tried to watch a few other videos about the lava vs. parking lot, and there was a lot of "in this video we'll show you..." and "laters we'll talk about..." Not to mention all the like and subscribe BS. Over a minute into those videos and they hadn't actually said a thing.
I always find it amazing how well the lava dams work.
I saw headlines from others. But, I didn't go down those rabbit holes. I waited for "The Man" to speak, and I was rewarded with concise, non-sensationalised info. Keep it up and thanks so much.
The parking lot isn't destroyed, it's just getting a new top coat!
lol
For free too. For real, the entire planet is a parking lot being continuously repaved by the volcano gods.
Great informative and concise summary of the action. Thank you!
Besides the parking lots (and its storage sheds), the power lines beside them and the usual road crossing nothing important was flowed over. The only worry is the hot water pipe which goes to the north, but hopefully will stay operational.
I'm just surprised by the amount of lava considering the few eq's.
Berm: *"YOU SHALL NOT PASS"* 🧙
To berm or to burn, that's the question.
😉
Appreciate it, once again, Timothy
0:09 The structure got Gollum'd
I'm glad the nightmare scenario you feared did not realise :)
This lava flow by night is a stunning landscape. Props for the photographer for those absolutely incredible images.
Isak Finnbogason did a drone video this morning showing the lava flows around the Blue Lagoon berm (and over the parking lot)
Thank you
I got some good shots there 3 months ago. Crazy to know I walked where now there's lava
Love your videos I’ve been watching you for about 2months and I’ve already watched all your videos I want to be a volcanologist you should do a video on mt tambors
This is my 11 yr old son that left this comment.
Thank you for the destruction clarification!
Basically, the owners of the Blue Lagoon are groaning in annoyance, not screaming in despair.
Thanks as always, Geology Hub!
Thank you for the update, Timothy. Let's see how long this one lasts.
Thank you for the update. It has to be frustrating to live in the town or work in the plant and wondering if you'll ever be able to go back. I hope everyone listens to the government and stays away. 🙂🖖❤️
Remembering that Tom Scott was right there at the lagoon at one point and seeing this is quite a mental vibe check. Hopefully Grindavik and the surrounding areas can have some peace from the constant eruptive hell soon
Christmas turkey hack, just dip it in for 3 seconds 😅😂😂😂
I think that is still too long. Unless you like REALLY dark meat.
I've missed two of your videos. Sorry. Thanks for this current update. 😅.Greg 😊.
A little over a year ago I visited Iceland and the Blue Lagoon, a week after I came back the first earthquakes occurred that lead up to the 10 eruptions ever since. Crazy to realise that I was thinking about the longevity of these structures being in the middle of a lava field already when I was there and now this all happened ever since - insane how things can change so fast.
Thanks for talking about it all the other videos just got a live feed with no info.
Thank you for the update - the various volcano chat isn't easy to follow for info at times.
Always an excellent report, thank you.
Enjoying your detailed and informative videos 👍
Thanks well said.
Thank you very much for your details and the time you put into each update or any new thing that Mother Earth throws at us.
I know I won't have to look up anything on a map because you are going to cover it.
Thanks for sharing!😊
it is not in danger, but the workers are working hard, and it causes the ground surface to rise next to the dam, which does not help
It's like sure it's less amount of Lava but a more fluid Lava flow
Glad to hear the Blue Lagoon is being protected. Is this the first in history that people can control lava damage?
Berms have been used before, to more or less success. It too depends on the amount of lava if it is an option or not.
@@jantjarks7946 Amazing ! This is the first for me to hear about.
@@Kelly-m6l4hIt's not the first time. The first one that I'm aware of was during the eruption of Heimaey, when people used seawater to slow the lava down so it didn't block off their harbour (and ports)
It's possible there have been earlier instances, but I don't recall seeing anything earlier than that one
The eruption of Eldfell on Heimaey was the first time Iceland tried and was successful to an extent on holding back lava flows. They're more successful here due to the march of time, getting experience from the previous eruptions and those eruptions being mostly emissive and low volume. However both the Lagoon and Power Plant could be toast at any time if a fissure over opens up right beneath or next to them. Still even saying that it's worth it to keep them in commission as long as possible and it's quite a feat they've been able to so far.
Glad you havent leaned into sensationalism like others covering this eruption
The lava is also on top of the pipelines, that you can see in this video. Wondering how that rock and gravel will hold up.
The parking lot and some buildings are toast.
Fissure actually was over 3km in lenght according to Icelandic Met Office
Was but quickly receded.
@@Mrbfgray Yeah, but it was about how long it was at its peak
I'm pretty sure the entire parking lot has been covered in lava at this point
Mother Nature is just Awesome.
The lot is actually fully covered.
I was wondering if it would cover the whole parking lot as time passed.
Darn I was hopping you would mention if the underground magma chamber was still being filled at the same rate.
Fear knocks, faith answers, no one there.
I was just thinking that new lava flow will add more mass to protect the Blue Lagoon in the future eruptions.
One would hope. Unless fresher lava flows right on top of it in which case the berms will have to be even higher.
🥳
I guess then, that the property values will be bouncing back real soon!
👍
How incredible these pictures show the true beauty of nature by lava flow. I find it mesmerizing. Lastly, I really need to understand metrics better. It confuses me.
Just smooth the lava near the lagoon and have a lava parking field. That would be rather awesome.
Do the trends based on all recent eruptions predict a much larger eruption in the near future?
I curious as well but more on if it is now possible to better model the cycles of chamber refilling and release.
do geologists have any idea (if its even possible to know) how many more eruptions may happen in the península?
My fear is this cycle continuing for more 50 years, the walls are doing fine but surely humanity can't defeat nature gradually burrying everything.
They do not know. Until the slow and steady influx of magma into the upper magma chamber by Svartsengi drops or ceases, this will probably continue. It has slowed slightly over the last year, but clearly not enough. There is also the possibility a new pathway could open and the eruptions start somewhere new nearby, but the current pathway represents a very clear way of least resistance. Only a minor earthquake swarm preceded this eruption, not even enough to cause concern in the lead up to previous eruptions in the same place
We live on a volcanic planet. Iceland is but the tip of a large province of frozen lava, arising from a mantle hot-spot. Iceland will have volcanoes long after humans are gone. As for the current eruptive period - no one can answer your question, but this event going on for 50 years would not be extraordinary as there are volcanoes on this planet that have lava pools for many, many years.
The entire parking lot is buried and gone.
Says anyone not living there. What a statement coming from someone it doesn’t affect whatsoever
Hmm using afartv footage???🤔
😎👍
It's just Mother Nature tryna pave a parking lot and put up some paradise , I guess . 😄
WHO forgot to say that a parking lot is made to park things WITH wheels? :)
question :
using the water of the blue lagoon to cool the lava front:
good idea;
false good idea;
really not the best idea of the century ???
It is an honor to be first commentar. Thanks for your hard work keeping us informed.
Nature decided to redo the parking lot so was more “natural”.
How many drones must we sacrifice to the great Volcano gods to return to geological calm?!??
Is the blue lagoon a place in SpongeBob land?
Huh, a small scale flood basalt event (like)
So...do i claim stupid...or what!
Active Sun => Active Earth.
Nope.
Spit out the gum my friend