Irreparable Damage Already and Sadness - Grindavik Awaits the Final Chapter

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • I'm sad to say that this looks extremely bad and we might bee looking at the town's last moments as it's sinking and skewing, and gas rising up while we wait for the eruption that most scientists seem to expect any moment now.
    The town was evacuated again this afternoon due to the gas detectors and the tension is unbearable, especial for those who face to loose their homes in the eruption that is expected to come up somewhere along the main-road trough town.
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  • @TropicPoss
    @TropicPoss 10 місяців тому +1138

    So very sorry for your pain. Thankyou for putting such a human face on this unfolding earth story. We are thinking of all you Grindivik folk and wishing you as well as possible, from Australia and doubtless all round the world.

    • @susanjacquier5358
      @susanjacquier5358 10 місяців тому +32

      Also a long time viewer from Oz. Our sincere thanks Gylfi for your work. Our hearts go out to all those affected.

    • @kevinfox3875
      @kevinfox3875 10 місяців тому +26

      Back in 1965-68 when as a student from Ireland, I worked and lived in Vestmanneyjar. Houses there were built by pouring concrete into a shutter which at its core contained a skeleton of reinforced steel, locking the floor, walls and roof together as one totally rigid structure, Cracking and separation shown on your video tells me that such high performance design is certainly not practiced in Grindavik, and I wonder why this is so, particularly on the Rekjanes peninsula. However knowing the great strength and character of the Icelandic people, I know that historically, no challenge that nature throws before you, will weaken your determination to succeed. My best and sincerest wishes in this impending battle. ....Kevin Fox.. Sligo Ireland

    • @antonystringfellow5152
      @antonystringfellow5152 10 місяців тому +8

      Yes, from Brazil too.
      I'm British but have been living in Brazil since 2009.

    • @LillianArch
      @LillianArch 10 місяців тому +17

      It’s a terrible time you are going through and I want you to know you are in my prayers.

    • @JoeTomasone
      @JoeTomasone 10 місяців тому +13

      You said exactly what I wanted to say. Watching from the USA and hoping for the best.

  • @vodonnell1
    @vodonnell1 10 місяців тому +107

    Wishing you and the Icelandic people the best of luck at this difficult time from Ireland.

  • @cavalaxis
    @cavalaxis 10 місяців тому +309

    As someone from California, I can't imagine two weeks straight of quakes. That's insane. I hope the best for Grindavik. The earth rewrites itself and we will survive to build again.

    • @treasurechest123
      @treasurechest123 10 місяців тому +18

      I’m also a native Californian and want to share that the quakes we experienced in this Grindavik 2 weeks ago for 24 hours before we returned to the states felt different than CA quakes for some reason. We experienced up to 5.1 quakes there at the Retreat at Blue lagoon. They felt shorter, more superficial shaky than deep rumbling. I don’t know, I can’t explain it well, but I can say my travel partner and I- both Californians-did not feel afraid or overly rattled! Perhaps if we had homes etc it would have that same terror but the quakes themselves just felt different. ❤

    • @annep.1905
      @annep.1905 10 місяців тому +24

      @@treasurechest123 That's probably because the magma is moving the earth, rather than the earth itself moving. Still good reason to be afraid... not of the quakes so much as the eruption.

    • @viktoriyagaponenko6752
      @viktoriyagaponenko6752 10 місяців тому +16

      ​@treasurechest123 we were at the blue lagoon a week ago (from canada) and felt them too. It shook our can quite violently as soon as we parked our car. Perhaps I'm not used to the tremors but I was ready to head straight for the airport. We didn't even know something was happening with the volcano while we were there

    • @jtknight4647
      @jtknight4647 10 місяців тому +12

      Right?! I’m from the Bay Area and yea some folks think we move around THAT much. Hats off to the real quake soldiers in Iceland

    • @hohenzollern6025
      @hohenzollern6025 10 місяців тому +9

      Hey a Californian thread, Hiyas neighbors.
      Thousands of quakes in a couple weeks, yeh I'd rather stick to our big ones every few decades instead. Now If you'll excuse me, I've got to dodge this wild fire, unless the floods and mudslides put it out first.
      Man I love living in paradise!

  • @chunkyshrapnel
    @chunkyshrapnel 10 місяців тому +6

    Oh, this breaks my heart. When i visited Iceland several years ago, Grindavik was the first place I went after a long flight. I randomly decided to drive south along the coast from the airport before going to Reykjavik. I had lunch at Café Bryggjan at the harbor and had the most wonderful bowl of lobster bisque. The town was lovely and the people I met there were so nice. I hope for the best for all who are impacted by this.

  • @halldoralarsen86
    @halldoralarsen86 10 місяців тому +121

    Being Icelandic, I'm so touched and proud of people's willingness to help the residence of Grindavik. Companies are offering free service, big discounts, delaying morgage and utility payments and all over people are opening their doors to families and indivituals they have never met. Many employee unions are offering vacation homes owned by them at no cost and others are offering places to house horses, sheep, chickens and other pets. My uncle and his family live in Grindavik and their home is destroyed. They bought it only 6 months ago and now the only thing to do is bulldoze it down and build a new one. The cracks could maybe be filled up, but the foundation is compromized.

    • @cmcoffey822
      @cmcoffey822 10 місяців тому

      So you were OK with the event that happened in your nation a few years ago. The total destruction of potential life due to...

    • @Ketowski
      @Ketowski 10 місяців тому +16

      @@cmcoffey822 So only potential life matters? Not the rest of a person’s life, apparently. Noted by someone who’s who family was destroyed by forced birth and abusive tendencies latent in both extended families. Too bad some don’t care about life, only potential and fantasy.

    • @carollane8694
      @carollane8694 10 місяців тому

      ​@cmcoffey822 you must be a leftie with such a twisted 'so you are saying' remark. What a little sicko, go get help

    • @1Corinthians15_1-4
      @1Corinthians15_1-4 10 місяців тому

      DEW (directed energy weapons)are creating these so-called “volcanoes”. There is no such thing as “volcanoes”. We have all been brainwashed with lies all our lives. It’s time for the sheeple to wake up.

    • @dotbrown19
      @dotbrown19 10 місяців тому +13

      The Icelandic people are doing exactly what GOD tells us to do. Bless all of you for putting families and friends, livestock, pets , feeding and housing them free. Every country can learn a lot from you. Thank you, continue your kindness. I'm truly so touched.

  • @melodyszadkowski5256
    @melodyszadkowski5256 10 місяців тому +35

    Gilfi. I am so sorry to hear this news. Your professional delivery often tells us more than the scientists. Glad to hear the animals are safe, too. Please relay to the local folks that many of us in the USA have aching hearts for them and admire their incredible courage. My love to everyone. Take care.

  • @Ireland0406
    @Ireland0406 10 місяців тому +12

    Just discovered your channel, I'm so sorry for you and the Grindavik community, being witness to the slow agony of your homeland must be an ordeal. Your commentary is very heartfelt, as mentioned by other viewers the human side of this event needs to be put upfront. Hope better days will come soon, meanwhile hang on and stay safe Gylfi. Very nice channel by the way!

  • @blarbysliggelberry3896
    @blarbysliggelberry3896 10 місяців тому +2

    earnest, empathetic, hopeful. an excellent commentary on not only the geology but on the strengths and kindness of the people of Iceland.
    hoping only the best to all from connecticut.

  • @jeandethier2766
    @jeandethier2766 10 місяців тому +51

    All my sympathy to the people of Iceland, especially Grindavik. Stay strong!

  • @fanglette
    @fanglette 10 місяців тому +15

    Keeping you and the Grindavíkings in our thoughts. Thank you for all the hard work you do, making these videos.

  • @normanmackenzie8130
    @normanmackenzie8130 10 місяців тому +30

    You and all Icelandic people are unlike most these days, you have a sense of community helping each other in any and all ways. I feel bad that there is nothing that can be done, and the pain of waiting waiting waiting for your home of many years, to disappear under a pile of molten rock must be very hard to bear. I send you all my warmest wishes From Glencoe in Scotland, with a hope that not all of your township will be destroyed.

  • @gordonsneddon5914
    @gordonsneddon5914 10 місяців тому +11

    This is a really well delivered explanation of this tragedy in slow motion, and so heartbreaking to see the town and the peoples’ livelihoods in such jeopardy. I sincerely hope everyone stays safe.

  • @mindcalm9319
    @mindcalm9319 10 місяців тому +4

    This is so sad for this beautiful community. Prayers to you all. Much gratitude for taking the time for sharing your videos. Stay safe.

  • @sipsun8
    @sipsun8 10 місяців тому

    You’re wonderful. I love the people always opened to help the ones in great troubles and distress. I hope you will soon return to a safer and more peaceful life. A big hug from Switzerland. Luca ❤

  • @cathysmith1014
    @cathysmith1014 10 місяців тому +38

    I am so very sorry for all the losses and pending losses.
    Thank you for updating. Prayers to all.

  • @PickleAllergy
    @PickleAllergy 10 місяців тому +3

    Iceland is an amazing country with amazing people. I hope the world will step up and help as much as possible. Praying for you all.

  • @lauramyers7926
    @lauramyers7926 10 місяців тому

    I visited Iceland last year and my Viking genes just screamed with delight! We drove to and all through Grindavik. The town immediately went to the top of my list of where I would want to live. It breaks my heart to see this disaster unfolding and knowing that beautiful Grindavik might be gone and her citizens lives turned upside down. The people of Iceland are resilient, strong; tough as nails. I had no doubt that the citizens in other parts of the area would open their doors to care for their fellow neighbors. They are a stellar role model we should all strive to emulate. My heart is with Grindavik and her people. Thank you for your updates and please be safe. Love to you all from Baltimore, Maryland USA. Our doors are also open.

  • @natashab3113
    @natashab3113 10 місяців тому +12

    Love and prayers to Iceland and everyone in it

  • @nickoforesta5788
    @nickoforesta5788 10 місяців тому +14

    Hope you avoid the worst case. Stay safe and know many people from all over the world are sending their good wishes to the people of Iceland

  • @southerncomfortuk
    @southerncomfortuk 10 місяців тому +4

    Incredibly sad for everyone. Thank you so much for your updates.

  • @whitedovetail
    @whitedovetail 10 місяців тому +2

    Those of us that were stationed in Iceland, at Keflavik, love the country of Iceland. And all of us are very sorry for the current conditions that the Icelandic people are having to deal with. We will continue to pray for all of you and wish you all a safe environment. Please take care Sir, and continue to update us on the current conditions. Take care Sir, and hope you and your family are in a safe place right now.

  • @texasgigi3684
    @texasgigi3684 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m terribly sorry that you and the people of Iceland are going through this. You are all in my prayers. Much love from Texas USA. ❤

    • @JustIcelandic
      @JustIcelandic  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much and greetings from Iceland

  • @ivankammer6389
    @ivankammer6389 10 місяців тому

    I am so heartbroken for all of those affected. We camped at the oceanfront campground there in September, and it was a beautiful place, and the harbor and fishing boats were so beautiful. Everyone we met was kind and helpful and went out of their way to be helpful, which has to be hard when they deal with so many tourists. PLEASE post any information on how to donate or provide support to those affected and help them materially going forward. Know that all of us that love Iceland and especially it's wonderful people are praying for safety and peace for them.

  • @breakinghues2751
    @breakinghues2751 10 місяців тому +6

    Iceland is by far one of my favorite countries I’ve ever visited. I’ve been there a few times and the land is so beautiful, all the people are so friendly. Everybody in the village is in my thoughts!

  • @kathleenpentek4399
    @kathleenpentek4399 10 місяців тому +5

    My heart, thoughts & prayers are with you & all the folks in your area! Such a sad time. . . so sorry for your losses. Thank you for your coverage / updates.

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 10 місяців тому +2

    Our prayers are with each and everyone of you thank you for keeping the rest of the world informed…🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @GI-AUS
    @GI-AUS 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this update, great work. Greetings and best wishes for all Grindavikens from Sydney, Australia.

  • @neverendingfire
    @neverendingfire 10 місяців тому

    Just such a moving video. I've been watching the webcam streams awaiting that impending disaster, without taking stock of the damage that has already happened. I have no words that could ever bring you and your neighbours through the town enough comfort. I hope this is over soon so you can get back to what you do best, wipe yourselves down and repair and get back to enjoying life. What an amazing country. I hope to visit someday.

  • @nancychestnut8928
    @nancychestnut8928 10 місяців тому

    Watching this video is the first I've heard of this situation. Thank you for informing us. Prayers to all those affected. Kind of lost for words right now. Prayers from California. Be safe!

  • @victorgarrido5060
    @victorgarrido5060 10 місяців тому

    It makes me very sad to see what is happening. I live in Mallorca and I visited Iceland two years ago for two weeks, and I still have not been able to forget the energy, sensations and emotions that I experienced on your island. It's something magical and I have a special connection with it. I wish I could spend a long time there and who knows, be able to work and live there and nourish myself with that magic that you have. I hope everything goes well and does the best possible damage. I send my greatest positive energy towards you

  • @etainafuzz
    @etainafuzz 10 місяців тому

    So sorry that your home, town, and community are having to experience this. Thank you for taking the time to put together these videos so the world can see how dire the situation is there. It breaks my heart that people left so quickly that they had to leave their family pets. If I could sneak into town and rescue them all I would. It reminds me of the fire we had here a few years ago that destroyed several neighborhoods. The community had almost no notice and had to leave the area and their homes quickly. Many were at work at the time and unable to return home to retrieve their pets. Some of those people were lucky and had neighbors who saved their pets for them, but a large number of pets never made it out. It's heartbreaking enough to lose your home and community, but to also lose a family pet just adds that much more to the grief. 😔

  • @lozunicorn
    @lozunicorn 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you so much for this update Gylfi. Such sad times for Grindavik and her people. My heart is with you all. Stay safe from myself and my daughter 💜🌋🦄

  • @johnkrogh5532
    @johnkrogh5532 10 місяців тому

    All the best to the brave people of Iceland. Thank you for showing your always very fine videos from Iceland.

  • @RongNguoi
    @RongNguoi 10 місяців тому

    I think it is wonderful that you have such a warm hearted community...I also hope that everyone is safe...Greetings and sympathy from New Zealand...XXX

  • @nuntana2
    @nuntana2 10 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done. All the best, people of Grindavik!

  • @fairynelly4427
    @fairynelly4427 10 місяців тому

    Oh my may the higher powers bless you as you go through this. I'm very sorry for you, your town and the people affected. Thank you for your coverage, your efforts and energy in doing this for all to be updated. Pls stay as safe as you possible can. Thank you.

  • @gNome_5
    @gNome_5 10 місяців тому

    My heart goes out to you and your Icelandic countrymen, currently facing such devastatingly unsurmountable odds! And as tragic as things may be now or have yet to become, rejoice now in the knowledge that you're still able to hug your friends, family, and loved ones. ❤️♾️
    Icelandic-solidly determined, enduringly strong! 🪨🇮🇸💪🏼

  • @samanthar6172
    @samanthar6172 10 місяців тому

    My heart goes out to the people of Grindavik. Thank you for sharing this story. Sending prayers and positive energy from the US

  • @corrinneloudon525
    @corrinneloudon525 10 місяців тому

    Gyfli, you and the community are in my prayers throughout every day. I wish I could give you a hug ❤

  • @t2themk2thec
    @t2themk2thec 10 місяців тому

    It is hard to comprehend the displacement and damage from the earthquakes and the anxiety awaiting a potential eruption. The people of Iceland are caring, responsive and ingenious in supporting their citizens. I send encouragement and empathy for all in Iceland for meeting this challenge.

  • @kukaliemikalie8157
    @kukaliemikalie8157 10 місяців тому

    Hoping for the best for the people of Grindavik and Iceland, your friend from Finland 🙏🏻

  • @mariadiantherese9663
    @mariadiantherese9663 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for letting us know. Prayers for everyone's safety and the courage and resources to rebuild your homes on surer ground.

  • @ArturoMarinho
    @ArturoMarinho 10 місяців тому

    un gran abrazo! sadness and warmest wishes to you and your Grindavik brothers! from South America

  • @drowneymckill-a-listener8923
    @drowneymckill-a-listener8923 10 місяців тому +5

    My heart goes out to everyone in Grindavik! I am keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't get any worse. I can't imagine this happening, and how devastating it would be. I absolutely fell in love with the peninsula. Video and photos cannot convey how incredibly beautiful it is! Grindavik has a special place in my heart, because it's where I tasted BBQ flavored Doritos and Polo cookies for the first time. Stay safe and strong! Love to Iceland from California!

  • @dbentleyto95
    @dbentleyto95 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for such an informative video. I have heard before how everyone handling this situation so wonderfully. Continue to take care of each other and stay safe. From Tennessee US of A.

  • @Golfnut_2099
    @Golfnut_2099 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the update. My heart goes out to the people who have lost their homes. Stay safe in the days and weeks to come.
    We drove through the town when we visited Iceland last September. It is a beautiful place.

  • @18robsmith
    @18robsmith 10 місяців тому +12

    Somehow or other clicking "like" is so wrong when a whole town is being shaken to bits.
    Thank you for your calm, but emotion filled coverage of this ongoing event.
    Stay safe

  • @Systemizerthefirst
    @Systemizerthefirst 10 місяців тому

    In Grindavik I learned to love icelandic dried fish with butter. I hope it doesn't come to the worst. Wish you a lot of strength!

  • @MajesticNaturePhotography
    @MajesticNaturePhotography 6 місяців тому +1

    It's so crazy looking back at this footage, and not seeing any lava around Grindavík or the Blue Lagoon. No earth walls, no rebuilt roads, no lava up against the fence. It's astonishing what can happen in 4 months! It will be very interesting to see a "before and after" video once all this settles down!

    • @JustIcelandic
      @JustIcelandic  6 місяців тому

      Yes I have a good collection already, I somehow felt as it would be a priority to til the Sundhnæukar craters and I got that one right, 4 eruptions already since my first drone tour over there

  • @crazywateva
    @crazywateva 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for a clear explanation of both the geological event and the human impact. I am so sorry for your loss and the anxiety you and your community are facing. And you still have the empathy to remember other nations going through diasters. Good humans are everywhere.

  • @frasersgirl4383
    @frasersgirl4383 10 місяців тому

    My heart is heavy listening to your terrible circumstances. I cannot even imagine the hardship faced here. I pray for all of you and have subscribed so that I can follow what happens. It is inspiring to hear that neighbors help each other out. The world could learn a lot from your people.

  • @cynthialodermeier5291
    @cynthialodermeier5291 10 місяців тому

    Sending up prayers for the people affected but this in Iceland!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @johnyclately
    @johnyclately 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope your situation improves as well as all those dealing with this. Truely a beautiful place.

  • @davva360
    @davva360 10 місяців тому

    Was just in Iceland in August. Hope things settle down as soon as possible. Beautiful country and very nice people.

  • @toniwilson6210
    @toniwilson6210 10 місяців тому +4

    My heart breaks. It’s so surreal to watch this build up to a disaster

  • @belladavidson6504
    @belladavidson6504 10 місяців тому

    So sorry for you and your town. I hope that something can be done to ease your recovery. Hallo from Australia

  • @pjwollum
    @pjwollum 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for reaching out to us and explaining both the physical changes and the emotional toll that constant earthquakes have taken on the people who lived there. What a disaster. You aren’t living in a war-torn land, true, but you are being displaced as if you were. I even feel sorry for the abandoned cats. Take care of yourself. Even those of us who live far away are with you in spirit. From Minnesota in the US.

  • @zina6653
    @zina6653 10 місяців тому

    Praying for you all in Iceland🙏🏽 So sorry you are going through this…keeping all in my heart and prayers❤️

  • @p.h.3987
    @p.h.3987 10 місяців тому

    Best wishes for all of you!! ❤❤❤ from 🇩🇪

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 10 місяців тому +1

    Sending best wishes to you and everyone else affected by this disaster. I don't know what else to say. ❤

  • @HoneyDewList
    @HoneyDewList 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this video and your thoughts. Your information makes a difference because its coming from someone who lives there. Ive been watching the news and different people telling what is happening, but this video makes it real for me. Your voice tells me its not just a news story about the earth, its about real peoples lives. Im so sorry and we are praying for you and the people of Iceland.

  • @nickysonder1893
    @nickysonder1893 9 місяців тому

    I was reminded of this video by the news of the outburst today. I am very sorry to hear the outburst seems to be severe, and hope with all my heart that Grindavik will be spared.

  • @donfitger9567
    @donfitger9567 10 місяців тому

    I wish only the best for you and your neighbours. Keep up your awesome attitude! The video and commentary you are making will prove to be invaluable when it comes time to try and recreate the terrible disaster that you're living through. God be with you. ❤

  • @karmlol
    @karmlol 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for covering this in the way that you do. It is moving, touching, deeply respectful, yet informative. It brings a tear to my eye, and I don't even know anyone there. But I wish that I did.
    I wish you strength and hope the rumbling ceases without an eruption hitting the town itself. The best of luck to your beautiful community and country.

  • @wishesandrainbows7937
    @wishesandrainbows7937 10 місяців тому +1

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Iceland. ❤

  • @mikequinlan9585
    @mikequinlan9585 10 місяців тому

    My sincere condolences to the people of Iceland living through this huge catastrophe. My wife was in Grindavik this past September and told me how wonderful people are. This is a terrible blow, I stay safe, and live to rebuild.

  • @MermaidDreamsAstrology
    @MermaidDreamsAstrology 10 місяців тому

    Omg, I love Grindavik. My heart goes out to all of Iceland. This island will always be my most favorite place on earth.

  • @dod2304
    @dod2304 10 місяців тому

    The waiting and dread is killing me. And, I don't even live there! I can't imagine what the residents are feeling now! As long as they have their lives, that's the most important thing. But, we know it's so much trauma to have to leave your home and most of your possessions behind. I'm praying and sending love and hugs to their hearts. I will try to help with $$ when there is information about how to help.

  • @theastronomer5800
    @theastronomer5800 10 місяців тому

    The people of Iceland are very tough and connected to their land, so they have a good understanding of what's going on and they know that they can deal with it, no matter what happens. I was very close to this town on one of my two trips to beautiful Iceland.

  • @evy6648
    @evy6648 10 місяців тому

    Prayers to everyone. Stay safe and hopefully all your pets and animals too. ❤

  • @doug5246
    @doug5246 10 місяців тому

    Incredible story. I was surprised when he said that, even as it is with the damage and ground shifts, the town might not be inhabitable even if there is no local eruption. I really enjoyed the concise narration. Best of luck to all affected.

  • @maryelizabeth7528
    @maryelizabeth7528 10 місяців тому

    What a beautiful country!!
    How fortunate to have a warning, in spite of the damage already sustained.

  • @omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum
    @omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum 10 місяців тому

    I'm so sorry. Iceland is my favourite place in Europe and I have some of the best memories there, the beauty of nature and kindness of its people... I hope the cats and dogs will be saved though! I hope all people will find new homes and loving communities.

  • @jan-ss1br
    @jan-ss1br 10 місяців тому

    I’ve never been to Iceland but. I hope to visit in 2024 it’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit but never had the chance to. Both my sons have and they love Iceland. I’m so sad this is happening to your lovely country. Thank you for your coverage and keeping us updated. ❤️

  • @lauradiamantopoulos4884
    @lauradiamantopoulos4884 10 місяців тому

    My heart goes out to all of you! I know Icelanders are eternal optimists and supportive of people in need, so you'll come through this, even though Grindavik will be forever changed. Thank you for sharing so much detailed footage and information on what's happening.

  • @billienomates1606
    @billienomates1606 10 місяців тому +1

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all that are suffering from this.
    When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2

  • @JonMurray
    @JonMurray 10 місяців тому

    I’m so sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the best from Scotland. New subscriber ✌🏻

  • @BicycleFunk
    @BicycleFunk 10 місяців тому

    Best of luck with your situation there. Glad to hear people are looking out for one another.

  • @majellavito5784
    @majellavito5784 10 місяців тому

    God Bless. Thank you for your dedicated coverage. We will pray for you all.

  • @frankeg3
    @frankeg3 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Gylfi for your objective and sensitive report on the unfolding events. We feel the drama with those who suffer. We'll be keeping you all in our thoughts.

  • @TraciFix
    @TraciFix 10 місяців тому

    Sending You and the people of Iceland prayers during this time. Mother Nature is so unpredictable and I wish you all the best in dealing with whatever happens.

  • @ClarisseConner
    @ClarisseConner 10 місяців тому

    God bless you & keep you safe! Prayers for all of you🙏❤️❤️💜💜

  • @Sylvie_M
    @Sylvie_M 10 місяців тому

    We in Canada are holding our breath for you and your countrymen and women. This is such a disaster especially with winter coming. Waiting is hard but wishing you the best for the future.

  • @By_Rant_Or_Ruin
    @By_Rant_Or_Ruin 10 місяців тому

    Hey great English, thank you. I am happy to see you are saving the animals.

  • @langjr0
    @langjr0 10 місяців тому

    😢 a sad video , but very well spoken words and great insight. My heart goes out to Grindavik and her people.

  • @MSms-z6c
    @MSms-z6c 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this tremendous and sanely balanced reporting.

  • @Boots_McScoots
    @Boots_McScoots 10 місяців тому +236

    "We are a small nation with open doors."
    I'm so sorry for all of the stress and heartbreak everybody is dealing with right now, but glad that people are willing to help each other.

    • @grip2617
      @grip2617 10 місяців тому

      The borders of the European Union are still open for immigrants.

  • @robinmcnamara3295
    @robinmcnamara3295 10 місяців тому +160

    My heart goes out to you and all those impacted by this disaster. 🙏💕

  • @ReiReiFoxy
    @ReiReiFoxy 10 місяців тому +111

    As someone who loves in a town that had to be evacuated when a dam almost collapsed, I really feel for the people of grindavik. It's a horrible feeling to not know if your house, your very livelihood, might not be there tomorrow.

    • @alan6
      @alan6 10 місяців тому +5

      ​@@cagneybillingsley2165what

    • @LookingBackwards
      @LookingBackwards 10 місяців тому

      Whaley Bridge

    • @ValerieLorna1
      @ValerieLorna1 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@@cagneybillingsley2165
      👎😳

    • @LyndaHam-t4c
      @LyndaHam-t4c 10 місяців тому

      if you enjoy other peoples misery of having a disaster happen to them so much, then hopefully you too will have to be evacuated in minutes, then you can honestly say how nice it it, weird.@@cagneybillingsley2165

  • @just_kos99
    @just_kos99 10 місяців тому +167

    People being allowed into the town to retrieve more belongings and pets reminds me of just before Mt St Helens blew in Washington State, USA on May 18, 1980. State patrol were allowing people into the "Red Zone" for 2 hours to retrieve what they could -- the day before the volcano blew up. Thank you for your coverage, it's appreciated! My sincerest good thoughts are going out to you and your countrymen & countrywomen!

    • @Lwah0812
      @Lwah0812 10 місяців тому +9

      I remember we had ash in Colorado, I’ve heard they even had in in New York. At least with this one they’ve been evacuated so the loss of life will be minimal, let’s hope the loss of property and the landscape will be much less as well. I pray that this is the most damage the town has.

    • @robertslugg8361
      @robertslugg8361 10 місяців тому +5

      It blew at 8:30AM and they were going to let in another batch that day at 10AM.

    • @seventhdayissabbath8747
      @seventhdayissabbath8747 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes, I remember when Mt. St. Helens blew, I stood in my back yard and watched the plume of smoke and ash, it was raining ash and towns east of Mt. Saint Helens were totally blacked out.
      Praying for your country and for those affected by this volcano activity.

    • @AntoinettePalermo-xs6it
      @AntoinettePalermo-xs6it 10 місяців тому +1

      Peace to men of Goodwill.

  • @angelmessenger8240
    @angelmessenger8240 10 місяців тому +482

    I can't imagine the sorrow and stress everyone is going through. My sincere wishes to all involved.

    • @JaneRobinson24
      @JaneRobinson24 10 місяців тому +10

      We invite you to a vital event on December 2, at 17:00 GMT: *"Global* *Crisis.* *The* *Responsibility"* (international online forum). There will be voiced the information on which the fate of each of us and the entire civilization depends.

    • @ydne
      @ydne 10 місяців тому

      This is how legends are born.

    • @jpsholland
      @jpsholland 10 місяців тому +7

      @@JaneRobinson24 The solution is the viking way. Get rid of those ultra rich, the viking way. That is the only thing those psychopaths are afraid of.

    • @carolehenderson9185
      @carolehenderson9185 10 місяців тому +14

      So sorry to hear the pain in your voice. It must be a shattering thing to see your home town changed forever. It’s shocking. The Icelandic spirit is strong and people will rise again once the current situation has calmed down or come to a natural conclusion. Take care, Gylfi and thanks for your continuing coverage.

    • @Ketowski
      @Ketowski 10 місяців тому +1

      @@jpsholland This is all Viking culture. It’s throughout every Northern European nation and much of North America. One of the first European parliaments was in Iceland because the traditional Viking way made poor policy for communities.

  • @Perebynis
    @Perebynis 10 місяців тому +310

    3600 people who lost their homes of a nation of just 390k hits hard. This already is an absolute catastrophy for Iceland. Let´s pray this won´t get any worse.

    • @RottenMechGaming
      @RottenMechGaming 10 місяців тому +10

      Sad times. Love the people I met when I visited and I work with some companies based there. Hoping they can rebuild and find good homes soon.

    • @SMGJohn
      @SMGJohn 10 місяців тому +4

      Considering Iceland is run by an oligarchy, its hardly the worst thing the Icelandic people have to deal with.

    • @RottenMechGaming
      @RottenMechGaming 10 місяців тому +20

      @@SMGJohn I thought the whole world was an Oligarchy? Why single out Iceland?

    • @livea3596
      @livea3596 10 місяців тому +10

      ​@SMGJohn what is wrong with you?

    • @AnnaMarianne
      @AnnaMarianne 10 місяців тому +7

      ​@@RottenMechGamingThere are some communist and monarchic holdovers still. Elswehere, an oligarchy. But anywhere you go, there are always issues, lesser or greater. I doubt Iceland is an exemption.

  • @eliwergrot8076
    @eliwergrot8076 10 місяців тому +57

    I am so sorry that your beautiful town is going through this. I appreciate your coverage and hope that you and your countrymen stay safe and strong for each other.

  • @mtaylor766
    @mtaylor766 10 місяців тому +25

    I am from Grindavik, born and bread, albeit moved from there some years ago. Family on both sides of my parents reside there and their lives have been catapulted into uncertainty. Watching the news and see this unfold is anxiety educing and all my sympathy is with those who have had to leave their homes and livelihood behind facing the fact that they may never be able, or maybe not want to return. Saddened to see parts of Grindavik in disarray by mother nature.

    • @JustIcelandic
      @JustIcelandic  10 місяців тому +12

      It's a special breed of people In Grindavik and I always loved to come there to work during fishing season, if the harbour will still be there in a few weeks, there will some fish processing remain in town, but the town might however become a tourists sensation in some form

    • @thomasmuller9243
      @thomasmuller9243 10 місяців тому +1

      Why did the goverment allow to built houses on the unstable ground? Must have been clear that there are risks. And is there not a single tree anywhere? Is this natural or were they cut off by some reasons?

    • @mtaylor766
      @mtaylor766 10 місяців тому +1

      I am sure many are wondering this too as am I. I am just a fishermans daughter and irrelevant to those who make the big plans and decisions. It would be interesting to learn why there? Why build there? But Grindavík isn't inventing the wheel and many towns around the world are build on shaky unstable land.

    • @jamessachs224
      @jamessachs224 10 місяців тому +3

      I live in New York State and have never heard of this little town until I happened to come across a live Webcam of the area maybe a week or two before the earthquakes started. Hoping for the best outcome for everyone!

    • @debbiefox6846
      @debbiefox6846 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@thomasmuller9243This is the natural landscape of Greenland. Look on Google for pictures.

  • @marthadoane6875
    @marthadoane6875 10 місяців тому +159

    Thank you for your update. There are many folks around the the world watching and praying for you all.

    • @yomogami4561
      @yomogami4561 10 місяців тому +6

      agreed. thanks for the updates gylfi

    • @OrangeTabbyCat
      @OrangeTabbyCat 10 місяців тому +2

      Or just watching and not praying because they aren’t religious.

  • @Sabrina-od4mr
    @Sabrina-od4mr 10 місяців тому +239

    A small nation with open doors….now those are beautiful words. We could learn much from the people of Iceland. Prayers for the people of Grindavik.

    • @MontanaWelldigger
      @MontanaWelldigger 10 місяців тому +8

      Google what it takes in order to emigrate to Iceland, the USA could take a few pointers from Iceland.

    • @stevenalvarado-doc7334
      @stevenalvarado-doc7334 10 місяців тому +8

      "open doors" as in: Come visit then leave.

    • @Sabrina-od4mr
      @Sabrina-od4mr 10 місяців тому +13

      @@stevenalvarado-doc7334 I believe the commentator was discussing Icelandic people helping each other during difficult times.

    • @Sabrina-od4mr
      @Sabrina-od4mr 10 місяців тому +11

      @@matthewitt2276 Once again I believe the commentator means Icelandic family and friends opening their doors to the people of Grindavik. I was not speaking of an open door policy to Iceland. Neighbors helping neighbors I believe was his theme.

  • @tishamorgan8388
    @tishamorgan8388 10 місяців тому +161

    Thank you for taking the time and trouble to document what is happening in this slow motion disaster. The worlds attention is on Iceland, and we hope you all manage to stay safe xx

    • @mrh0wler353
      @mrh0wler353 10 місяців тому +6

      "the worlds attention"? Wishful thinking. Good luck to stay healthy and strong and to work hard.

    • @alanaschneider1496
      @alanaschneider1496 10 місяців тому

      Well we are here in New Zealand!@@mrh0wler353

    • @mrdeanvincent
      @mrdeanvincent 10 місяців тому +2

      Sadly, I would be very surprised if more than 1% of humans had heard anything at all about this.

    • @KeiraR
      @KeiraR 10 місяців тому +2

      I'm confident that the vast majority of people have no idea what's happening there. This is my first time hearing about it and I doubt anyone else i know knows about this.
      No doubt that it sucks, but let's not pretend that this is bigger news than it really is. Especially with Israel taking the headlines on the world stage on a daily basis, this isn't on the vast majority of people's radar.

    • @ValerieLorna1
      @ValerieLorna1 10 місяців тому

      ​@@KeiraRAbsolutely......until the next eruption cloud and they can't fly . ........
      Last time at the very least London saw a Blue sky!!

  • @dubdubdidubadubdub
    @dubdubdidubadubdub 10 місяців тому +183

    Best hopes for the people of Grindavik and all of the families impacted by the disaster. I can't even imagine how they must be feeling.

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit1414 10 місяців тому +57

    This is so heartbreaking. It's amazing how the citizens of Iceland are opening their homes to strangers in need. This is an example for the entire world to follow. Blessings from the USA.

  • @kevinsellsit5584
    @kevinsellsit5584 10 місяців тому +328

    It is hard to give a thumbs up to a video that is as sad as this one, but PLEASE give this video a thumbs up because he is working hard to make these videos and every little bit of support will help.

    • @erynn9968
      @erynn9968 10 місяців тому

      It’s hard to give a thumbs up to a video… that you can’t understand at all.

    • @avidadolares
      @avidadolares 10 місяців тому +15

      @@erynn9968 I understood it fine. And if youre still having problems, theres the closed caption...you just have to use a little common sense instead of whining.

    • @HughLlewellyn
      @HughLlewellyn 10 місяців тому +13

      I see giving a thumbs up as appreciation for the creator of the video, for sharing this story with us. This is just a heartbreaking event.

    • @bertblue9683
      @bertblue9683 10 місяців тому

      Apparently they built on an active volcano, so I'm giving thumbs down for being less brilliant.

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 10 місяців тому

      Like and subscribe! ❤️❤️