Around midnight on November 10th, the coastal town of Grindavík was evacuated due to heavy earthquakes, indicating volcanic activity. Thousands of people had to flee their homes in the middle of the night. Without realizing its relevance to today’s events, Giuseppe shared insights about the location of Grindavík in this episode.

 

Tune in to our latest episode and get a firsthand account of the Reykjanes Peninsula, with active volcanism right under its surface. Discover what lava tubes are, why “earthquakes” is a term for the common people, and learn how the village of Vík has already prepared an evacuation plan for when the active volcano Ketla decides to wake up. In this episode, we dive into the world of an Italian volcano and glacier guide and his pure love for Iceland’s nature.

 

Are you curious about the current situation? Don’t miss out on this new Helpline Earth episode! Hit play and join the conversation.

 

If you want to help the people of Gríndavik, you can donate! The Icelandic Red Cross has opened an emergency fundraiser https://www.raudikrossinn.is/english/donate/donate-now/