Gudrun

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Posted: 09 Aug 2022


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The 2nd Fagradalsfjall eruption at Meradalir! (03.08.-21.08.2022)

The 2nd Fagradalsfjall eruption at Meradalir! (03.08.-21.08.2022)
Just 48 hours after it started, we managed to see the new eruption site at Meradalir. The weather sadly deteriorated and fog and rain clouds rolled in. At least I managed a few shots from the site where one of the webcams stands (which all too often only shows grey pea soup): www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkiwk4I8Rdk

www.visitreykjanes.is/en/volcano-eruption/eruption-information/hiking-and-parking

We did the "easy" path via Langihryggur which was also the safest for gas pollution as the wind was blowing the fumes in the other direction.The black lava fields in the photo are from last year's eruption, in many places there's still hot lava underneath!


Tractacus, Wierd Folkersma, StoneRoad2013, jeybee68 and 54 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Hallo Gudrun, diesen Ausbruch habe ich im TV verfolgt und daraus sofort geschlossen, dass Du das geahnt hast und deswegen spontan dorthin gereist bist um solche tollen Aufnahmen zu machen... ✌(◕‿-)✌
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to ©UdoSm club
Vielen Dank, Udo! Haha, schön wär's;-) Die Erdbeben fingen ja erst an, als ich schon im Land war und als es losging, waren wir gerade ganz im Norden. Der vergangene Freitag war die einzige und letzte Chance...
20 months ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
Eindrucksvoll!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Erhard Bernstein club
Schönen Dank, Erhard! Etwas klarere Sicht wäre schön gewesen;-)
20 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Spectacular !!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you, Jaap! It was worth the uphill slog....
20 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Marvellous images of this eruption, Gudrun.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks a lot, George! If only the weather had held up a bit longer!
20 months ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Not a place to go walking in bare feet. ;-))
This volcano sounds very unstable. Another good reason to have a guide with the group.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Amelia club
Thank you so much, Amelia! Oh, a far as volcanoes go, it's a rather harmless one. Locals call this a tourist eruption;-) But sadly there were plenty of idiots around walking in jeans and trainers, rescue services had quite a bit to do (some nationalities don't seem to understand warnings in any language whatsoever....).
20 months ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
wow, du bist also schon wieder unterwegs. Tolle und seltene Gelegenheit. Komm heil wieder
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to LutzP club
Herzlichen Dank, Lutz! Bin schon wieder zurück, leider... Allerdings wäre für den Vulkan nicht mehr viel Gelegenheit gewesen die vergangenen Tage, das Wetter war unterirdisch und die Zugänge alle gesperrt.
20 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I've been following this on our TV and I just knew you'd be there taking photos. These two images are really amazing...........especially considering the conditions you are shooting in! What an experience..!!

I'm impressed with the way the authorities, instead of just banning people from going there, have taken the trouble to provide routes, suggestions and safety advice.

Thanks for sharing the links as well.

I've no doubt you'll be taking many more photos of this but please remember to stay safe!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks very much, Keith! I would have liked to take more photos in better weather, but last Friday was my only chance, I'm back home now....
Yes, Icelanders are very pragmatic but idiotic tourists have forced them to introduce restrictions- they close the roads to the parking lots if gas pollution or weather are too bad.

I have seen barriers and signs in several languages (with pictograms) in lots of places in the country where none used to be before. And most car rentals now forbid tourists to use mountain roads even with (smaller) 4x4. Some of the F-roads were therefore nicely empty:-)
20 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Gudrun club
There will always be those idiots who spoil things for others........but the Icelandic authorities seem to be controlling things pretty well considering.

Sorry to hear you didn't get as many photos as you would have liked...........but just to be there to witness this amazing event must have been wonderful.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Keith Burton club
Being able to get there at all was amazing so I'm not complaining too much;-)
20 months ago.
Spo has replied to Gudrun club
Foreign tourists don't understand how vulnerable the icelandic terrain is, and I don't blame them, since it doesn't exactly look like it, whereas the locals do know only too well that if you diverge off-road, it may take 100 years before anything grows there again.
17 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Spo
Some genuinely don't know but sadly some just don't care. I do feel ashamed about compatriots who return to Iceland year after year and brag about offroad driving in the highlands....I hope they get caught;-)
17 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Sehr Eindrucksvoll!!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Danke vielmals, Walter!
20 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Großartig ! Das Glück einer Fotografin ! Solche Gelegenheiten sind selten !
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Ulrich John club
Großen Dank, Ulrich! Spontane Programmänderung, wenn man schon mal vor Ort ist!
20 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
What an experience!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Schönen Dank, Stephan! Meine Knie erinnern sich noch heute dran....
20 months ago.
 Ruesterstaude
Ruesterstaude club
Das ist wirklich spannend, liebe Gudrun! – Und das Bild hat Atmosphäre (ziemlich dicke)
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Ruesterstaude club
Herzlichen Dank, Volker! Etwas weniger Atmosphäre hätte ich mir gewünscht....Immerhin hat es für ein paar Fotos gereicht, bevor gar nichts mehr zu sehen war. Retour war sehr nass, rutschig und windausgesetzt. der Weg zum Glück eindeutig, selbst bei "Suppe".
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Respect . . .
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to J. Gafarot club
Obrigado, Jose! I did only the easiest bit which was uncomfortable enough;-)
20 months ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
Da warst du ja mittendrin, klasse!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to uwschu club
Besten Dank, Uwe! Immer noch weit weg, näher ran lohnte sich auch nicht mehr, weil die Sicht danach komplett weg war.
20 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
Faszinierende Aufnahme
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Schussentäler club
Schönen Dank, Reinhard! Etwas besser hätte das Wetter gerne sein dürfen;-)
20 months ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Die Vulkane machen Island so spannend.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to cammino club
Herzlichen Dank, cammino! Von erloschen bis aktiv, alle sind sie faszinierend! Askja und Grimsvötn stehen auf "gelb":-)
20 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Faszinierendes Naturschauspiel. Klasse von Dir präsentiert, Gudrun. Weiterhin eine gute Reise !
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Danke vielmals, Percy! Leider wieder zurück, aber mental noch nicht ganz angekommen;-)
20 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Impressive!!

Best greetings
Füsun
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to gezginruh club
Thank you so much, Füsun!
20 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
super!
sowas würd ich auch gerne mal sehen...
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Großen Dank, bk! Das habe ich auch immer gesagt- und dann ergab's sich plötzlich, auch wenn das Wetter Luft nach oben hatte;-)
20 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
All so interesting, sounds like quite a hike, good that you were with a geologist. Must have been a great adventure. Amazing photos, very well done. Looking forward to seeing more of your Iceland photos. The drone footage is extraordinary.
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks very much, Gillian! We ditched visiting a spectacular place (with good weather) in favour of the eruption and the bad weather- but all were for it:-)
20 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
On the spot reporting and an excellent capture, Gudrun, sounds like quite an adventure to get this close,
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks a lot, Roger! There were 10.000 visitors in the first 2 days- many not adequately equipped (jeans and trainers...).
20 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
sehr beeindruckend, aber auch gefährliches Naturschausüiel!!!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Herzlichen Dank, Gabi! Das war ein kalkulierbares Risiko, es gibt präzise Vorhersagen für die Gasbelastung und wir waren noch weit weg.
20 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Beeindruckendes Naturschauspiel!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to trester88 club
Danke vielmals, Wilhelm!
20 months ago.
 Berny
Berny club
Du bist ja immer und überall, wo was los ist ;-))
Würde ich auch gerne sehen, danke für's zeigen!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Berny club
Schönen Dank, Berny! Da hat's echt mal gepasst:-) Als es losging, waren wir noch in Ásbyrgi, aber Programm umschmeißen und auf nach Reykjanes....
Das ist übrigens ein Massenauflauf dort am Vulkan, bald steht am Parkplatz wieder der Streetfood Truck wie letztes Jahr;-)
20 months ago.
 Jan
Jan
Wow! Spectacular images Gudrun
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Jan
Thank you so much, Gillian! Pity about the lousy weather but at least I could see it!
20 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Oh I have seen it on TV! Better to see it from someone who has actually been there!!
Excellent shots Gudrun.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks very much, Rosa! In the 48 hours before we got there the eruption was on all channels - the webcams could be seen running round the clock in every hotel or visitor centre;-)
20 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Gudrun
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
It must be wonderful to see an active volcano spewing put red hot lava !
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thanks a lot, Peter! It was great to see it live from a distance! The others went even nearer but by then the clouds had crept in so much that they didn't see anything at all;-)
20 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Amazing images Gudrun! What an experience that must have been. Excellent notes. I read your response to Roger about people going there in trainers!!! That is crazy!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you so much, Carol! Someone even saw two Asians in totally inadaequate chic clothes and heels;-) The rescue services had quite a bit of work to do ( and they are all volunteers!).
20 months ago.
 Buelipix
Buelipix club
... und überall in den Hotels sind Merkblätter, die das Verhalten 'im Falle eines Falles' beschreiben.
Solche Ereignisse 1:1 mitzubekommen ist schon 'was Interessantes, aber auch 'was Beängstigendes!
Habe das zu ersten Mal auf Java erlebt ...
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Buelipix club
Herzlichen Dank, Alex! Auf Java ist das sicher wesentlich bedrohlicher, weil es meist explosiv abgeht.... Das hier ist wieder die klassische "Touristeneruption", allein in den ersten 48 Stunden sind schon 10,000 Leute hingepilgert.
20 months ago.
Buelipix club has replied to Gudrun club
Als wir auf Island waren war an unserer Route diesbezüglich gar nichts los.

Auf Java standen wir auf einem Kraterrand und schauten in die brodelnde Masse 'runter. Kollege wechselte Objektiv ... und schwupps, er kam mit einem Objektiv weniger nach Hause ...
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Buelipix club
Oha, das ist dumm gelaufen! Aber in so einem Moment geht man dem Objektiv nicht hinterher;-)
Ich muss meine Objektive noch austesten, mir hat beim Rückflug jemand den Rucksack aus dem Overhead Locker rausgeschmissen und es gab einen ziemlichen Rumms.... Äußerlich ist alles intakt.
20 months ago.
Buelipix club has replied to Gudrun club
Ne, der stand nur fassungslos da ...

Das rücksichtslose Rausfummeln der Gepäckstücke brachte mich oft an den Rand des Nervenzusammenbruchs.
Habe mir diverse Fotorucksäcke zugelegt, so dass ich meine Ausrüstung unter dem Vordersitz deponieren kann.
Vor der Reise muss ich einfach jedes Mal 'nachschlagen', welche Dimensionen erlaubt sind.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Buelipix club
Mein Rucksack ist meist etwas zu unförmig, um ihn bequem unter dem Vordersitz unterzubringen, aber in Hinblick auf die Unversehrheit der Ausrüstung sollte ich in mich gehen.....
20 months ago.
 Au Cœur... diagonalhorizon
Au Cœur... diagonalh… club
gs like Gudrun S
or like General Semantics (of Korzybski)
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Au Cœur... diagonalh… club
Merci bien! Now I have learned something new, didn't know about Korzbyski:-)
20 months ago.
 Jadviga Grase
Jadviga Grase club
Amazing photos!!!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Jadviga Grase club
Thanks a lot, Jadwiga!
20 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
Spektakuläre Bilder.
Danke fürs Teilen!
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Jean-Paul club
Danke vielmals, Jean-Paul! Das war echt Glück, nur das Wetter hätte besser sein können.
20 months ago.
 Ko Hummel
Ko Hummel club
diese Bilder habe ich vrpass weil ich eine Woche in Amsterdam war. Toll,
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Ko Hummel club
Schönen Dank, Ko! No worry, ich hab während meines Uraubs auch alles hier verpasst;-)
20 months ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
was für ein Erlebnis
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to niraK68 club
Schönen Dank, Karin! Auch wenn meine Knie noch heute wehtun und das Wetter eher unterirdisch war, es war gigantisch!
20 months ago.
 Klaus Krämer
Klaus Krämer club
Was für tolle Aufnahmen. Die Beschreibung dazu ist toll. Ich habe heute wieder etwas dazu gelernt. Gefällt mir sehr gut.
20 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Klaus Krämer club
Herzlichen Dank, Klaus! Nicht optimal vom Wetter her, aber Dabeisein zählt!
20 months ago.
 Spo
Spo
Oh, you went over there! After the 2021 eruption in Fagradalsfjall I created an earthquake warning app on my phone, so when the quake swarm started again this summer, I was ready and "happened" to see the very start of the eruption on an MBL webcam. "Gelf" they called this one. Having watched the two eruptions on webcams and chatted about it with all those wonderful geologists, volcanologists and other enthusiastics online for countless hours, I'll definitely need to go there myself some day.
17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Spo
I just happened to be on holiday in Iceland when this one started:-) Instead of Landmannalaugar it was Fagradalsfjall for the last day of our trip. The weather could have been better but at least I saw the fire fountains!
I also watched the webcams and YT videos ever since Holuhraun which started just as I got back from my first trip to Iceland- I have been hooked ever since:-)
I'm sure you'll get the opportunity to see one of the next ones, it's only a matter of time when it will start again....
17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A tricky place to be here being most dangerous I would have thought. However you made it, like the other people in this shot and managed to capture the feeling of all this. Not so much a pictorial landscape more an action shot and certainly a good record. Well done.

Cheers. Herb
3 weeks ago.
Gudrun club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you, Herb! I feel privileged to have seen it "live"! It was perfectly safe on a ridge high above it and the wind blew the gases in the other direction. This was .a "tourist eruption", the current one at Grindavík isn't..
3 weeks ago.

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