For people to see real lava and the changing of a landscape right in front of our eyes is crazy. People just cannot believe it, it seems so otherworldly and so rare. What’s been the reaction to your reporting from the volcano?Ĭhris: My reporting on the volcano has created more buzz than almost anything I’ve ever shot or posted on social media. It’s quite incredible to see the volcano from above and to see it within the larger landscape. Viewing it from the sky is amazing as well – either from a helicopter or small plane. It’s a mild hike but Icelandic weather is quite unpredictable so it is key to bring wind and rain layers as well as some water and snacks. It's about 5km to 7km (3-4.5 miles) to get there depending on which trail you take and how the magma has moved. I think it’s really cool anyone who wants to see this amazing phenomenon needs to put in a little work to see it – it makes the reward that much better. How is the hike there? Is helicopter a good option too?Ĭhris: The hike there is not too bad. It’s important to listen to what they say and respect their decisions, and if you do this it is certainly safe to visit and enjoy.Įruption site, 2022 volcano. They monitor the conditions of the weather, the volcano, and the air to make sure everyone is safe. The Icelandic Search and Rescue team (ICE-SAR) is absolutely amazing and works 24/7 to keep people safe. Last year the days were short and the landscape was covered in snow which makes this year's a lot more enjoyable to spectate.Ĭhris: Yes, the volcano is safe to visit and I couldn’t recommend it more! That said, you need to be cautious and up-to-date on the latest conditions and safety precautions. With this year's occurring in peak summer, the days are long and the weather is a lot more mild.
One big difference is the time of year in which they erupted. Both eruptions have been absolutely beautiful and spectacular in their own ways. How does this year’s eruption compare with last year’s?Ĭhris: This year's eruption is actually 5 to 10 times larger than last year's! It has more magma flow due to the size of the fissure being larger, which is awesome. He answered some of our questions to gear you up for a volcano visit. Check out his images and reporting on Icelandair's Instagram account. Photographer and adventurer Chris Burkard has been busyvisiting the new eruption site and photographing it. We expect that the 2022 eruption will have a similar magnetic appeal.Įruption site, 2022 volcano. Over its 6-month lifespan, the 2021 volcano eruption attracted thousands of locals and tourists excited about a (possibly) once-in-a-lifetime show.
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Safetravel.is is an excellent resource for up-to-date information on how to safely visit the eruption. It's an extraordinary experience to witness an event such as this, but like any other volcanic eruption, it has to be done with caution. In fact, if you get lucky on a flight, you might even see a live volcanic eruption out the window!Įruption site, 2022 volcano. Photo by Chris Burkard. Iceland’s summer just got hotter!įor anyone who is flying with us, please rest assured: official evaluations have been done and the eruption in its current state is causing no flight disruptions. An intense swarm of earthquakes had occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula giving warning of possible activity, and authorities were predicting a likely eruption.
It's back! At 1:30pm on August 3, 2022, a new volcanic eruption began from a fissure in Meradalir valley at Fagradalsfjall, the site of last year’s eruption. Keep an eye on the news sites for updates if the volcano wakes up! For now, it's possible to hike to the new lava field (do not walk on the lava). The eruption may resume, but no-one knows. Last year's eruption took a few pauses before reawakening. In the last few days, our volcanic eruption seems to have wound down, and activity has paused.
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