Volcano and The Northern Lights

[AlMorr]

This photo is of the volcano in Iceland with the Northern Lights shining above it, imagine that you were out a run seeing those spectacular views

[RunaroundSue]

That is a lovely photo AlMorr

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to RunaroundSue]

How about running at a safe distance around that volcano when the Northern lights are shining, that would be a wonderful site.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Great picture Al Thanks for posting 👍

I have been to Iceland many years ago now , when I came out of the airport it was like I'd landed on the moon 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I have never been to Iceland, (the country but I do my shopping in the supermarket with the same name) the photos of Iceland that I have seen do indeed look like the moon.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Nice pic, Al.

Clever way you sneaked it onto the running forum.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Just couldn't keep that photograph for myself as it's quite a lovely site, wanted to share.

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for sharing Al ! Spectacular picture indeed👍😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Glad you like the photo Now63. 😊

[Frenc Graduate]

That would be really something. Thanks! 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Frenc]

It's the Gledingadalur Volcano in Iceland with the Aurora above, it's the first time in 800 years that volcano has erupted.It's situated on the Reykjanes Peninsula not too far from the Capital of Iceland Reykjavik.

[Jools2020 Graduate]

That is a fantastic image! I doubt if I’d be able to run anywhere if I saw that, I would be completely mesmerised by the sight.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

There used to be a parkrun in Reykjavik in Iceland, unfortunately there weren't enough runners who took part and sadly the organisers had to stop the runs.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

What a shame! Perhaps there will be more interest now.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Hopefully they will be able to start a parkrun in Reykjavik or any other large town in Iceland in the near future.

[Magellan Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

The parkrun route is still there though, my sister and I ran it last year. It’s lovely.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Magellan]

It's a pity that more people could not take part, perhaps if they had a publicity promotion of parkruns in other countries they could restart parkrun in Reykjavik on that former parkrun route that you and your sister ran last year.

[Magellan Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I have a feeling they only did it for eight months of the year. During winter they couldn't run Parkrun in the snow. I think it might have been an issue that people couldn't make it a regular thing, and sometimes during the eight months they'd have to cancel anyway.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Magellan]

It's not so much running in the snow, many people in other countries run parkruns in the snow, but the sun in Iceland in the morning doesn't rise from November until mid-February until after 10 am, doing a parkrun in the dark isn't advisable but they could run during those dark months at a later start time.

[SpanishShuffle Graduate]

That does look fantastic. I have just seen a picture of the sunrise at Scarborough this morning on Look North weather section. Now wish I'd got out of my bed when the alarm went off rather than 30 mins later. Next time 😉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Glad that you think that photograph is fantastic, it would certainly be a fantastic site if any runner in the UK saw the Northern Lights when they were out running late at night.

[Magellan Graduate]

Mr Magellan was meant to be there this week with his GCSE and A Level sets. We’ve been to Iceland many times, he’s seen the Aurora once, I never have, and neither of us have seen an eruption. He’s known for a while that his trip would be cancelled but I don’t think that’s a consolation for him!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Magellan]

Sorry about Mr Magellan not being able to travel to Iceland for his GCSE and A Level sets, unfortunately very many people cannot travel anywhere, I am glad that you like the photo.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Amazing photo. I've seen the Northern Lights in Norway twice. Imagine running there!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Hi Ang33333, long time no heard, I hope you are keeping well and still running, glad that you like that photograph. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That is so beautiful

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

A beautiful combination of a volcano with the Aurora Borealis above it.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Yes nature is amazing

[Indielass00 Graduate]

Stunning pic! I would love to run with those colours above my head!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Indielass00]

It would be lovely for you to run with those colours above your head, it's a pity that there are no parkruns in Iceland, glad you like the photo.

[Indielass00 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Iceland is on my to visit list! 👍🏻

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Indielass00]

Enjoy your visit there once you can travel again. 😊

[Indielass00 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks 😀

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

I’ve actually been to Iceland to see those Northern Lights. I found myself on the top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night. It was absolutely freezing 🥶 and I did find myself thinking ‘What on earth am I doing here?’ We had to wait for nearly an hour but when they came they were just amazing and lasted for ages. Such a special experience 🙄😲.Couldn’t imagine running there though. It was way too cold and I had way too many layers on 🥶🥶

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Perhaps that is the reason why there are no parkruns in Iceland, too cold and windy.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Looks fantastic!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Indeed Tasha99

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

That's an amazing image, Al. It would be something to be running there, at a very safe distance of course! Have you ever seen the northern lights where you are? My friend on the east coast of Scotland does every so often, she has some truly beautiful pictures 😍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

No, I have never seen the northern lights, they have been seen from where I live but I keep missing them.

[Beatlesforever Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I hope you get to see them soon. My friend checks this website to monitor the chances of seeing the aurora borealis: aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/

[newbie-nick Graduate]

Fantastic pic, but rather sadly most people will only ever get to see the local branch of Iceland with the light f the North Circular!Thanks for the pic, and one day I WILL get there.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

I'll tell you a little secret newbie-nick, since the lockdown began I do my weekly shopping at Iceland, not the country, I used to go to "every little helps" but the Iceland store is nearer.

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I believe that they are much better regarding certain ethical and environmental standards too... but I shall use my local village shops where they sell locally produced food that is in season. I love the shop, and if I/we don't use them, they will go the way of so many others. We are an unusual village in that we have a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker - OK, the last one is now an osteopath or similar, but the name is still over the door!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

👍

[Fionamags Graduate]

Lovely! I agree that running with that view would be something really special. Thanks for sharing.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

👍 🏃🏾

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate]

I've seen the northern lights in East Anglia! But they were very faint. I've also been on a month long camping trip to Hawaii with my mum, sister and baby niece (at the time she's now 18). We walked out onto a fresh lava flow at night to watch the lava flow into the sea. It was awesome and very noisy even from a safe distance. Funnily enough, the only other person I remember seeing that night was a man out trail running.

Thanks for the post, I love looking at volcanoes. Although I'm aware that living near them is very precarious.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to DylanTheRabbit]

That would be an amazing experience for you Dr. 😊

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

It really was an incredible trip, thanks for bringing back those memories ☺️

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Wow what an amazing photograph Al thank you for sharing. Have a lovely day

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Glad you like the photo, I have just come back from a 6K short walk.

[roseabi]

Wow yes, imagine that!!!!!!! 😍😍😍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to roseabi]

A bit too dangerous to run around a volcano although some "brave" people climb up them, it would be lovely running anywhere that the Aurora was showing in the northern sky. 😊.

[roseabi in reply to AlMorr]

Might be a bit smoky too!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to roseabi]

,... and very dangerous.

[Dups Graduate]

That is without doubt a spectacular show of nature. Wonderful 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Dups]

Nature at its most spectacular 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Wouldn’t it be amazing to see that whilst out running, I’d love to see the Northern Lights 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

The most likely time to see them would be late at night.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Iceland is definitely on my list for when we can travel again, this would be amazing. I've read that volcanic action is expected to continue for ages, so maybe...just maybe...

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

If you want to know more about Iceland, the weather and volcanic activity go to The Icelandic Met Office Website aten. vedur. is

[Katnap Graduate]

Just read about that photo. It was taken by the person on their birthday 🐱

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks for that information Katnap