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The images of the volcanic eruption in Iceland are currently going around the world. After several earthquakes, a four-kilometer-long rift opened on the southern Reykjanes peninsula on Monday evening, from which lava has been escaping ever since. Icelandic authorities publish spectacular photos on social media.
Sabrina Dedler (39) does not enjoy these photos very much. The woman from Lucerne emigrated to Iceland seven years ago and lives with her husband and two sons in the town of Selfoss in southern Iceland. The director of a tourist resort and hair and make-up artist tells Blick: “I’m happy that the volcano has finally erupted.”
Confused tourists
The reason for this is that the volcano has been causing a lot of uncertainty for weeks. “The number of tourist bookings across Iceland has fallen by ten percent, people are afraid,” says Dedler. But this fear is unfounded. “Life goes on as usual here, the airport is open, there are no people in danger.”
Yet there is a lot of false information circulating. “Somehow, for example, the impression was created that the fishing village of Grindavík, which was threatened by the lava, was about to be evacuated. “The residents have been gone for five weeks,” says Dedler.
The emigrant also says that air traffic is not affected by it. The reason: the volcano is open on land and not under a glacier. “That’s why there’s no ash in the air.” Ash in the air can affect air traffic.
“A natural spectacle”
Of course, Sabrina Dedler also watches the images of the outbreak on television. And hopes that the evacuees can return to their homes soon. But she also says, “The lava in the dark looks cool.” Dedler believes that people should also assess the matter realistically. “The angle of the shot gives the impression that the lava is only a few meters away from the houses. That is not true.”
The 39-year-old does not want to talk about the state of emergency. “We in Iceland are used to volcanoes.” In the meantime, she advises tourists: “Just enjoy the natural spectacle.”
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
