November 13th 2023.
Caitlin McLean and her partner Gisli Gunnarsson, experienced the terror of an earthquake first-hand when they were forced to flee Gisli's home in Grindavík at midnight on Friday. Caitlin captured the moment on video, which shows furniture and light fixtures shaking violently as they desperately packed up their belongings.
Gisli, a music composer, described the situation as "non-stop" with "big quakes for hours". He described the thought that they might never see their hometown ever again as "tough". With little time to spare, the locals were given just 15 minutes to return after the evacuation and gather pets and possessions before having to leave again.
Artist Caitlin, from Scotland, expressed that the situation has been difficult for the residents to understand and process. She noted that while people have been interested in witnessing the eruption, it is important to be respectful of those whose lives have been impacted. She urged volcano enthusiasts to avoid the area for safety reasons and to be respectful of the situation.
The state of emergency has been declared in Iceland and warnings have been issued to tourists. The famous Blue Lagoon landmark is closed and the Meteorological Office has suggested a "corridor of magma" is now thought to be extending under the fishing town. With thousands of tremors recorded over recent weeks, it is likely that the Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano will soon erupt again.
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