The District Commissioner in Husavik has decided to further restrict access to the eruption site  northwest of Vatnajökull glacier, due to increased unrest at the eruption site in Holuhraun,. The media and scientists have been given a limited access with special permissions to the area, subject to certain terms and conditions. While this uncertainty remains no one will be allowed into the closed area.  Road F910 by Vaðalda has also been closed..

This desicion will be reviewed in light of  new information.

The picture shows the Dreki hut in Drekagil near Askja.

Dreki (Dragon) a hut in Drekagil near Askja. Scientists camp here while working in the field. Photo by Ferdafelag Akureyrar.