Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 10:57
1705231238Where is the lava flowing?
Sadly for Grindavik residents, the lava is flowing quickly towards town.
“We’re basically just looking at the fact that there’s lava flowing on both sides of the defensive wall. There is a volcanic fissure that has opened up inside it. Lava is flowing a few hundred meters north of the town, this is 400 to 500 meters. Lava flows towards Grindavík,” Kristín Jónsdóttir from the Icelandic Meteorological Office told RUV.
According to the meteorologist the lava will take just hours to reach the town,
Iceland Eruption ((AP Photo/ Marco Di Marco))
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 11:20
1705232438Workers rescue their machinery from the lava flow
Workers scrambled to rescue their machinery which was being used to build defensive walls against lava flow into Grindavik, report RUV.
Víðir Reynisson, head of Civil Defence highlighted the importance of saving the machinery to the broadcaster, saying it was needed to build other defence structures around the country.
He insisted the protection of human lives was their biggest priority and the successful mission did not endanger workers.
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 11:40
1705233030Resident fears the survival of his home as lava gets closer
Born and bred Grindavikian and father–of-two Siggeir Ævarsson, 38, shares his heartbreak as he watches the lava get closer to his home town.
The family has been living at his sister-in-law’s in Reykjavík since November when fears of an eruption first emerged forcing residents to flee.
He told The Independent: “I’m feeling quite numb at the moment, it’s so surreal.
“The electricity is out, and they’re talking about shutting off the water too. So our houses might freeze before they burn up in the lava.”
Siggeir Ævarsson and his wife Soffía Sveinsdóttir (Provided)
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 11:50
1705233638Volcanologist says fissure is around1km
Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson told RUV: “We were able to estimate the size of the crack that grew while we flew over. It is around one kilometre long. It is very similar to the lava from the last eruption, but approx. 1/4 of the size. “If the eruption continues with a similar force, it will be several hours until lava reaches the first houses.”
Picture of the volcanic eruption in December ((AP))
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 12:00
1705234838Urgent plea for spectators to stay away
The director of Civil defence has urged sightseers to leave the area, saying their team have wasted ample time in directing people away from the danger zone.
He told the RUV: “Unfortunately, as always at the beginning of an eruption, people gather and want to go look at this, but I just think that people must realise the reality of the matter and what is going on.
“People must, please, give us a break to try to save what is possible to save.”
People watch as the night sky is illuminated caused by the eruption of a volcano in Grindavik on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 12:20
1705236038Huge search for man who fell into crack that opened in Grindavik after Iceland earthquakes
A manhunt has been launched after a worker fell into an enormous crack created by the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
The missing man was working to fill in crevasses formed by earthquakes and volcanic activity in the fishing town of Grindavik when he fell on Wednesday, according to local media.
The search, involving hundreds of rescue workers, had to be called off overnight on Thursday after landslides dropped tonnes of rocks on the area.
Barney Davis has the full report
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 12:40
1705237238Should I still travel to Iceland?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have issued new advice amid the imminent volcanic eruption.
In a statement they said: “A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland on 14 January, north of the town of Grindavík.
“All roads to Grindavík are closed and you should stay away from the area. Keflavik International Airport is operating as normal, but you should check for latest updates. Reykjavik and the rest of Iceland have not been impacted. You should monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities´ advice.”
This Nov. 18, 2023 image provided by Beth Harpaz shows visitors amid mini-icebergs on Diamond Beach on Iceland’s South Coast ((Beth Harpaz via AP))
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 13:00
1705238435Mapped- The volcano’s fissure and seismic activity 
A map showing the latest earthquake activity (The Icelandic Met Office)
A map showing the fissure opening marked with a red line. (The Icelandic Met Office)
Lydia Patrick14 January 2024 13:20
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