Volcano Watch 2023: Escorting Grindavík Residents Home For Essentials

The 3,700 residents of Grindavík — a town on the south coast of the Reykjanes peninsula —were ordered to evacuate on November 10, 2023, as an intense earthquake swarm accompanied the formation of a lava dyke stretching beneath the town. Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson’s parents are among the evacuees. He and Grapevine videographer Art Bicnick accompanied Jón’s parents, Laufey Jónsdóttir and Sigurður Leósson, back to their home on Nov. 13 to collect more belongings they left behind last week. 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: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: