The Reykjavík Grapevine is surviving one more month. And what a month to survive! The Reykjanes peninsula has awakened, like scientists feared, offering Icelanders the most impressive, and perhaps most beautiful, nature display on earth right now. Not only is there one active fissure, but three, and there could even be more in the same area within days or weeks. The volcano in the Fagradalsfjalls volcanic system is a game changer for the greater city area, affecting the people nearby in many ways. The gas pollution adds to other complications like COVID-19, which is still a concern, of course. But it also brings us a lot of opportunity. This could be the best thing that has happened to the travel industry in Iceland. This volcano could go on for decades according to scientists; historically, it could go on for centuries...
