More Quakes Near Grindavik Increases Eruption Risk For Town: Geologist Analysis

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  • Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
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  • @shawnwillsey
    @shawnwillsey  22 дня назад +32

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    • @skyedog24
      @skyedog24 22 дня назад +3

      That's too bad those are some pretty high wind speeds even for somebody from Twin Falls .

  • @user-wk1mw9nj3i76
    @user-wk1mw9nj3i76 22 дня назад +31

    I’m wondering how different in attributes this next eruption might be, especially if the location is in a “new” area. Even though I strongly wish no harm be done to Icelanders, it’s also been increasingly fascinating to follow the eruptions’ storyline and learn from it. The more we know, the more interesting it becomes. Thank you for being the person who makes such learning possible!! Truly this is a rare opportunity for average folks like me.

    • @bluerendar2194
      @bluerendar2194 22 дня назад

      On land, I doubt there would be any significant difference to previous eruptions. We saw exactly what 'new' area eruptions were like at the start of the period after all. I think the most 'exciting' outcome is if the eruption reaches or, 'better' yet, occurs under the sea.
      Quotations from a investigation perspective. Humanitarianly, less exciting = good XD

  • @bluewolfwalking
    @bluewolfwalking 22 дня назад +31

    Thank you for getting up so early to give us an update, Shawn. Fingers crossed that Grindavik is spared.

  • @ETRuT1
    @ETRuT1 22 дня назад +29

    Thanks, Shawn. With you at 9am UK time, 8am in Iceland. It's great to have your report hot off the press, so to speak.

  • @brianbailey4565
    @brianbailey4565 22 дня назад +31

    Thanks for taking the time to update us. Spent a fortnight in Iceland travelling around the whole country for our 30th wedding anniversary, we have fantastic memories and thousands of photos, such a special place.

    • @ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023
      @ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023 22 дня назад +1

      We are heading to Iceland in the autumn, also for an anniversary. Any places or accomodations that you would (or would not) recommend in the northwest and on from there to Akureyri?

    • @brianbailey4565
      @brianbailey4565 22 дня назад

      @@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023 it was over 11 years ago with a package deal with about 10 stops at hotels/guesthouses all around the island. Most were coastal places. We did all the typical waterfalls, mud springs, geysers, old volcanos and Myvatn pool. A lot of walking, but we're fitter then.

    • @gerdahessel2268
      @gerdahessel2268 22 дня назад

      @@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023 Dynjandi Foss = Waterfall

  • @carlenasp
    @carlenasp 22 дня назад +12

    So much better than a click bait video, just the real information and data in a calm well read manner ty

  • @lindaarchinal9008
    @lindaarchinal9008 22 дня назад +13

    Such a good update! I feel like out of everyone who does this you tie in the data most completely. Much appreciated! Nice you are in Iceland.

  • @petyae
    @petyae 22 дня назад +12

    Great update, Shawn and team!❤Thank you! Greetings to Iceland! We all pray for the best outcome of this situation for the town of Grindavick , for all the icelanders ! Just stay safe, everyone! Hugs from a 🇧🇬❤️ Bulgarian !

  • @OneCatShortOfCrazy
    @OneCatShortOfCrazy 22 дня назад +10

    Thank you for taking time out of your trip to give us this information!! 💜

  • @BarryWilliams0
    @BarryWilliams0 22 дня назад +7

    Thanks for keeping us updated Shawn. We had a trip onto the Langjokull glacier cancelled last September because of the weather, so I feel your pain. During that holiday we drove from Selfoss to Vik, but the rain and wind were too strong for our planned visit to the black sand beach. Icelandic weather is a wild and unpredictable thing for sure. Looking forward to your next update and hope you get to see some activity on the peninsula.

  • @suziejones7962
    @suziejones7962 22 дня назад +7

    Thank you so much Shawn for taking time to update us all. Hope the weather improves soon.

  • @maggiekelso997
    @maggiekelso997 22 дня назад +7

    Thanks for the update, Shawn. I hope you have an amazing time in Iceland over the next week. You are a great teacher and you have some very lucky students.

  • @dalelyon4088
    @dalelyon4088 22 дня назад +20

    Glad you are continuing to give good factual info unlike some of the others who have a lot of sensationalism

  • @darwinboor1300
    @darwinboor1300 22 дня назад +8

    Shawn, Thanks for the update. Sending a wish for good weather and a new eruption in the last eruption field for your students.

  • @cattislsl
    @cattislsl 22 дня назад +4

    Thank You for your updating!! I am a new fan, and I am soo grateful for your explanations that are so easy to understand even for me who never have been interested in this before. And also your other videos from roadcuts and stoneexplanations are so good and teaching in an easy way to understand!! I would have loved to have a teacher like You in school!! Thank You soo much!! 👍

  • @diane6019
    @diane6019 22 дня назад +4

    Thank you for the update. I’m always checking on these volcanos.

  • @jenibylsma9845
    @jenibylsma9845 22 дня назад +4

    Thanx Shawn. Looks super cold and miserable where you are - hope the weather improves for you and ur students. We are all hoping the next eruption is a harmless one, but know it could be bad for the folks of Grindavik. Hoping like crazy it gives the town a miss. Really appreciate the update. We watch and wait with you all. Cheers from the "team’ Down Under … 😜

  • @smuet6828
    @smuet6828 22 дня назад +4

    Thank you so much Professor! Enjoy your few days off to explore.

  • @KatiDebelic
    @KatiDebelic 22 дня назад +6

    Thank you Shawn. 9 cm is about 3 inches as there is about 30 mm to an inch. Sending my best wishes to the people of Grindavik and those working at the power station and Blue Lagoon.

    • @sfos4898
      @sfos4898 22 дня назад +2

      There are just over 25mm per inch. 9 cm, 90 mm, would be just over 3.5 inches.

    • @b.a.erlebacher1139
      @b.a.erlebacher1139 22 дня назад +1

      Some easy to remember approximate conversions: 10cm - 4in, 30cm - 1ft, 1m - 1yd + 10%, 1 liter - 1qt + 10%, 1kg - 2lb + 10%, 1 mi - 1.6 km, etc.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 21 день назад

    Thanks for taking your time for an update wherever you are, definitely not self-evident!

  • @katebatt7538
    @katebatt7538 21 день назад

    Thanks Shawn. Appreciate you taking the time to update us when you have such a busy schedule with your students. Hope they enjoyed their trip to Iceland and weren't too hindered by the bad weather.

  • @Magurae
    @Magurae 22 дня назад +8

    Funny that, as with any excursion I’ve been on, the students sleep longer than the professor. So nothing changed in the last 20 years in this regard 😅

  • @suehawkes3322
    @suehawkes3322 22 дня назад +4

    Good morning @ shawn willsey from England Thank you for the update Ive been checking the cams every day🤗 Stay safe and have a good day

  • @peggys1140
    @peggys1140 22 дня назад +2

    Thank You! I cannot imagine how stressful these days are for the people in Iceland. Hope everyone can stay safe!

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse 22 дня назад +4

    Great update. Stay safe.
    Thank you Prof Willsey 🙏

  • @nitawynn9538
    @nitawynn9538 22 дня назад +2

    Thank for your early morning update. Enjoy Iceland and stay safe.

  • @Selah-dl3ef
    @Selah-dl3ef 22 дня назад +7

    Hi Shawn. Thanks for the update.☔

  • @rebeccas.8036
    @rebeccas.8036 22 дня назад +2

    Thanks for the update Shawn. Too bad about the weather today, but hopefully better soon!

  • @Mopartoolman
    @Mopartoolman 22 дня назад +3

    Good morning from Oregon! Sorry the weather has turned out so nasty for you guys. Try to make the best of it anyway!!! Thanks the updates. Keep up the good work, friend.

  • @FreeGaza.Laurie
    @FreeGaza.Laurie 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the update Shawn!

  • @gailgreen5012
    @gailgreen5012 22 дня назад +2

    Thank you so very much. Really hope your trip is fabulous.

  • @tanjaruottinen3899
    @tanjaruottinen3899 22 дня назад +2

    Thank you, Shawn, for the interesting update. I hope the weather gets better there ❤

  • @snapdoc
    @snapdoc 21 день назад

    This is the first anniversary of an unforgettable trip I took to Iceland! The wind howled and blew the rain, snow and lava sand sideways during our entire trip, but still couldn’t spoil the magnificent landscapes and the warmth of its people.

  • @Wee162
    @Wee162 22 дня назад +2

    Good morning! Thanks for the update!

  • @robbirobin9657
    @robbirobin9657 22 дня назад +2

    Thanks for the update. Sorry about the weather!

  • @imann6355
    @imann6355 22 дня назад

    Sorry the weather got the best of your planned day. Thanks for taking the time to put out an update, it really is a wait and see situation.

  • @xwiick
    @xwiick 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for all of your hard work man!

  • @sheilagraham8543
    @sheilagraham8543 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the update Shawn. Hoping the weathers improves so you and your students don’t get cabin fever! Fingers crossed you get an eruptive event during your time in Iceland (not too close to Grindavik).

  • @jansutton2717
    @jansutton2717 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the update, Shawn. Hope your weather improves!

  • @virginiaserna1951
    @virginiaserna1951 22 дня назад +3

    Thank you for the update, The weather seems like I remembered it from my time in the Navy(dependent wife).
    It's 3:00 a.m. in Seattle, and it's raining too. 🌧️
    Take care and I hope the weather is fine for the flight from Iceland to home for the students.

  • @corrineboxkicklove7942
    @corrineboxkicklove7942 22 дня назад +2

    Thank you for the update. Stay Safe.

  • @sokaikat674
    @sokaikat674 22 дня назад +1

    Thank you Shawn for keeping us updated. Nobody explains things like you do. You are a 'rockstar'. Can't wait for you to try that dried shark.

  • @raenbow66
    @raenbow66 22 дня назад +1

    Good morning... once again there is the tension of expectation of eruptions. Thanks so much, Shawn! I hope while you and your students are there, some activity would be brilliant.

  • @TyMoore95503
    @TyMoore95503 22 дня назад

    Thanks for the update, Shawn! We appreciate it!

  • @momsilk6072
    @momsilk6072 22 дня назад +1

    Another great update! Thank you professor! 👍

  • @lisadyck9503
    @lisadyck9503 22 дня назад +2

    Thank you, Shawn. Very interesting to follow this situation.

  • @charleswelch249
    @charleswelch249 20 дней назад

    I enjoy your reports, and I hope you are having fun with the students exploring Iceland. Hope everyone has a safe trip back home and they take the experience with them for the rest of their life. Can't wait for your next video.

  • @jonclyde3873
    @jonclyde3873 21 день назад

    Thanks for your videos. Your explanation of the Lake Bonneville Flood is the best I have found.

  • @cynthiagair6359
    @cynthiagair6359 22 дня назад

    Always something more to learn! Thank you Professor.

  • @user-zy9zv8vv1y
    @user-zy9zv8vv1y 22 дня назад +1

    Good Morning Shawn, from Delaware. Thank you for update.

  • @pastorshaunokeefe9276
    @pastorshaunokeefe9276 22 дня назад +1

    Great update again Shawn thanks

  • @dawnjeffersramstad8401
    @dawnjeffersramstad8401 22 дня назад +2

    Be safe. Thank you for this good work.

  • @cherylkoch6438
    @cherylkoch6438 22 дня назад

    Smart choice not going to the coast. That rain hitting the windows really sounds strong. Thanks for giving us a quick update on things. Safe travels to all of you. 👋

  • @gladysdecelles9951
    @gladysdecelles9951 22 дня назад

    Thanks Shawn for taking the time to update us. Hope the weather gets better for you and the students.

  • @Angie-pl3uw
    @Angie-pl3uw 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the early morning update. Too bad it’s a no-go, but it’s just not a safe situation. I hope you went back for an hour or so more of sleep. Keep safe! Thanks again.

  • @HH.......
    @HH....... 22 дня назад

    Thank you Shawn 😊 for the update I look forward to your next instalment 😊

  • @vicki90272
    @vicki90272 22 дня назад

    Thanks for the update. I'm glad you will be there for a bit longer - if something does happen soon hopefully you'll be there. Looks like you've got "crazy weather" as my Icelandic cousins call it! Many years ago we had a snowcat tour on Snaesfellsnessjokull cancelled because of bad weather.

  • @gabsy6443
    @gabsy6443 22 дня назад +1

    Good morning from France 🇫🇷. I hope the weather gets better. The red zone looks really scary for Grindavik. Let's hope the reinforced barriers work

  • @kimcanadian9781
    @kimcanadian9781 22 дня назад +2

    Thank you for ther early morning update ❤

  • @megadjc192
    @megadjc192 21 день назад

    You remind of a mixture between a good weather forecaster and a geologist. I appreciate you approach in terms of blending expert opinion combined with making educated guesses based on the available data. You also go through and explain the data which is also helpful. I think the biggest barrier with forecasting volcanic eruptions is that we don't have a great way to gather real time data for material underground. We need something like doppler radar but for underground. It would also need to penetrate quite deeply in order to be useful. Keep up the good work!

  • @georginastoliker3358
    @georginastoliker3358 22 дня назад +2

    Good morning...night🤭
    Thanks for update..

  • @joannedavis7030
    @joannedavis7030 22 дня назад +3

    When we were in the southeast a few years ago, the winds were so high, they closed the road for 5-6 hours. About 20 cars were stuck at a closed gas station. An RV flipped over after the top sheared off - no one hurt. Watching the men pee outside in 50 mph winds was funny!!

  • @tightropewalkergirl6485
    @tightropewalkergirl6485 22 дня назад

    The wind was insane when I was there last month - I could barely stand against it as it was so strong and along the open coast the gusts were hitting the bus so hard it was nuts
    Thanks for the update!

  • @angelikawitter5305
    @angelikawitter5305 22 дня назад

    Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us informed directly from Iceland. If there must be a new eruption, let's hope it will be in a place where it cannot cause too much damage. It would be great is you could still be there for live reports.
    Geli

  • @charliekliewer2643
    @charliekliewer2643 22 дня назад +1

    Oh what a nice surprise good icelandic morning shawn

  • @risingsun1604
    @risingsun1604 22 дня назад

    Thank you for your dedication.

  • @shanedavis9166
    @shanedavis9166 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks as always Shawn. How cool would it be to have an eruption while you guys were still there.

  • @VivBlack-sg5rp
    @VivBlack-sg5rp 22 дня назад

    I hope the weather improves for you and your students, however, it’s to our advantage as we get to take advantage of your time with your expert advice on geology happening today. Thank you!

  • @uktheosam6232
    @uktheosam6232 22 дня назад +1

    Thank you from Germany 👍

  • @poppawolf26
    @poppawolf26 22 дня назад

    Aloha from Makaha.....we've been getting a ton of rain out here on Oahu too....great way to start my Sunday is an update...

  • @lyntattersall7300
    @lyntattersall7300 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the update. The waiting feels like the calm before the storm right now 😳

  • @codyedwards6922
    @codyedwards6922 22 дня назад

    I just got back from the scablands tour with Randall Carlson, I took your book with me. “Geology underfoot” it came in very handy, thank you. I borrowed the book from a lady I help. On the trip I wrote all over in it, and had I signed by all the staff. Where do I get a new book to replace hers… this one is totally mine now.

  • @jackienaturelover9761
    @jackienaturelover9761 22 дня назад

    Thanks Sean for the update. Sorry to hear the weather isn’t good there today. It’ll be better tomorrow. You should’ve slept in. Your class is doing. Appreciate the update and thanks for everything.

  • @user-sg4ei3vv2t
    @user-sg4ei3vv2t 22 дня назад

    You're a hero Shawn❤

  • @sueellens
    @sueellens 22 дня назад

    Good morning…just after 4am here near Rochester NY. Thank you for the update. Too bad the weather is so bad there today.

  • @davidk7324
    @davidk7324 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks Shawn, be safe. Relative risk vs absolute risk.

  • @catherinecooper2360
    @catherinecooper2360 22 дня назад

    Thanks Shawn for rising so early to keep us updated. Can you say about how fast the magma travels once it's above ground? I saw the note that if this current possibility manifests in those red areas, that it would take only an hour to reach Grindavik. Online it doesn't appear to move that quickly, but I'm sure that the volume of magma distorts the picture.

  • @brucedymock6635
    @brucedymock6635 22 дня назад

    Thanks for the update

  • @Jefuslives
    @Jefuslives 22 дня назад

    Thanks for the update, prof Willsey. (Looks like the internet was also still asleep.)

  • @MichaelStone-ej9su
    @MichaelStone-ej9su 22 дня назад

    Thank you!

  • @dropshot1967
    @dropshot1967 22 дня назад

    9 cm is 3.5 inch. great update, thanks

  • @ginnyvibes
    @ginnyvibes 22 дня назад

    It's amazing how similar this is to when you're at home, great job! My sympathies to missing today's travel plans. Last time we were in Iceland we spent a week on the south coast, so I have an idea what you're missing. Have you seen the book "In the realm of Vatnajökull, A Companion on the Southern Ring Road" by Bjornsson and Porhallsdottir (Helgi Björnsson & Þóra Ellen Þórhallsdóttir)? It covers geology, biology, and human history with many photographs and maps in that area, a great guide for someone who wants to go deeper than the typical tourist.

  • @gonemadinnz
    @gonemadinnz 21 день назад

    Wishing you better weather for sightseeing along with a little volcanic magic....just not near Grindavik. Happy travels!

  • @susiesue3141
    @susiesue3141 22 дня назад

    Thank you Sir for sharing your informative video. Thanks for your warnings. People need to know! So much appreciated! 😊

  • @parksto
    @parksto 22 дня назад

    Thank you Shawn

  • @DJ-Bird-her
    @DJ-Bird-her 22 дня назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @areareare9953
    @areareare9953 22 дня назад

    You can totally hear the rain sheeting against the windows. I though someone was taking a shower in the room while you were talking. At this point, there's so much heat probably stored around this area, that the rock may be more ductile than before, and so the magma may be able run further under the surface before it starts encountering cold rock.

  • @calluna5030
    @calluna5030 22 дня назад +2

    Thanks for the update. A visit to Iceland wouldn't be the full deal without a dose of Icelandic weather. There's bound to be something of interest close to where you are staying, though. Just don those waterproofs and boots and explore! Iceland houses always have good facilites to dry out clothes.
    When does Shawn catch his flight back to the States? I'm predicting the volcano will hold off erupting until he is halfway across the Atlantic, heading back home.

    • @shawnwillsey
      @shawnwillsey  22 дня назад +1

      Here until May 30.

    • @calluna5030
      @calluna5030 22 дня назад

      ​@@shawnwillsey 10 to 11 days still, that's good. Enough time to be lucky with both the weather and a volcanic eruption! Fingers crossed.

  • @dalelyon4088
    @dalelyon4088 22 дня назад

    Hi Shawn, yes unfortunately I had rubbish weather two weeks ago but with the wet at least you can get an appreciation for the heat from the solidifying lava

  • @sallyweiner4180
    @sallyweiner4180 22 дня назад

    Thank you

  • @valoriel4464
    @valoriel4464 22 дня назад

    Thx Prof ✌🏻 your dedication is inspiring. ✌🏻 delightful vid

  • @jackgreen9722
    @jackgreen9722 21 день назад

    Thanks!

  • @helenabowie6540
    @helenabowie6540 22 дня назад

    Thanks for your update. Something has to give soon. I will forward to my son.

  •  22 дня назад

    Thank You ❤

  • @sheilaathay2034
    @sheilaathay2034 22 дня назад

    Thanks for the update! Hey staying on the safe side is the right thing to do. It sounds nasty out there. Let it pass. ❤

  • @davidlewis9068
    @davidlewis9068 22 дня назад

    A very nice update. Grindavik is not a place I would want to be in now.

  • @kimhumbert9335
    @kimhumbert9335 22 дня назад

    Hopefully you can stay longer if you want to.
    Thanks for the update!

  • @KubotaManDan
    @KubotaManDan 22 дня назад

    Hope you & the students get to see the eruption before you have to depart! Pittsburgh international airport has added 5 non-stop flights to Iceland every week, that began on Friday.

  • @wewillrockyou1986
    @wewillrockyou1986 22 дня назад +1

    I am sceptical of this idea of calling the November event a magma run where magma left the system, it could of course be a translation error, but I think that kind of interpretation completely ignores the fact that there was a huge, divergent, lateral movement of the ground around the system at the time. I think that event should be interpreted as "opening space" up in the ground for the magma to flow into.

  • @christinedaly2694
    @christinedaly2694 22 дня назад

    Thank you for the great update date 0320hrs here in NZ