Iceland's Volcanic Thriller: Rúrik Gíslason's Instagram Post
Gather 'round, folks! Iceland's North-Eastern town of Grindavik just witnessed a spectacular spectacle – a volcanic eruption! And it wasn't just an eyewitness affair. Ex-Icelandic footballer Rúrik Gíslason (35) captured the breathtaking scene on his Instagram stories. With a caption that read, "Iceland is erupting again," he shared the visual delight, taken at a distance, with his followers.
Remember the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption in Iceland in 2010? The eruption sent so much ash into the atmosphere that air traffic had to be grounded in large parts of northern and central Europe. Fast forward to July 2024, another volcanic eruption shook up life near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik.
Now, let's talk about Rúrik Gíslason again. He recently made headlines for an on-set injury while filming for the Sat.1 show, "Stars in The Manege." Rehearsing a daring acrobatic act, Rúrik lost his balance a few days before recording and had to rush to the emergency room.
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Back to the volcanic eruption! Rúrik's Instagram post also had another star in the volcanic limelight – Kári Árnason, an Icelandic international footballer known far and wide. The video was a rooftop recording, but it's unclear whether Kári was the mastermind behind the lens or just the star of the half.
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The recent volcanic activity in Iceland isn't just a passing fad. In reality, it's been a persistent concern with an increased likelihood of eruptions since late 2023. The most recent updates indicate that the risk remains high, with periodic eruptions and raised seismic activity.
As of February 2025, there haven't been any recent eruptions, but the risk of a new eruption at the Sundhnúk crater near Grindavík is a constant worry. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) and local authorities are diligently keeping tabs on the situation, increasing the civil protection alert level due to the heightened chance of another magma intrusion or eruption[1][5].
There isn't any mention of the specific Instagram post featuring Rúrik and Kári with the recent volcanic eruption in the available sources. However, Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove Photography, a renowned photographer, shares regular updates and live footage of volcanic activity in Iceland through his Instagram channel[2].
