In the days since the Meradalir eruption has started, the site has already changed. The fissure, which was initially about 500 metres long, is shorter now, with two prominent areas producing most of the lava. Authorities continue to warn about toxic gases from the eruption, which are visible as a blue smoke in the valley. These photos were captured on Friday, August 5th.
Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Valur Grettisson prepares to film a volcano-themed Reykjavík Newscast.
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens holds a copy of The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Lava flows from a higher lava “lake” to a lower part of the valley.
August 5
By August 5, the fissure was already transforming into several craters.
A scientist collects measurements at the eruption site.
Hiking out after a long day.
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