Volcano Watch 2023: Going Back To Grindavík

The town of Grindavík was ordered evacuated at 23:20 on November 10, 2023, as a strong and dense swarm of earthquakes rattled the area and the Icelandic Meteorological Office identified a magma intrusion had formed beneath the town. Jón Trausti Sigurðarson went to the outskirts of Grindavík on Nov. 12 to speak with a police officer and two Search and Rescue volunteers about the operation to let residents go back to their homes for short bursts to collect necessary belongings. English subtitles can be turned on by clicking the CC (closed captions) button beneath the video. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow The Reykjavík Grapevine for the latest updates on the situation: Read our July 2023 feature about the current volcanic cycle the Reykjanes peninsula is in: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHOW SUPPORT Iceland’s Search and Rescue teams are on the ground in Grindavík and operate solely on donations. You can support them here: Support the Icelandic Red Cross and their efforts to operate aid centres for Grindavík evacuees: Support the Grapevine’s reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHO ARE WE? The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine, bringing you all the news and views on Icelandic society, music, travel, culture and more. #rvkgrapevine Join our YouTube channel for perks on perks: