The glacial cave collapse is a horrifying accident. We won’t know what exactly caused it until after the investigation, but I will note that, back in June, RUV reported that glacial experts objected strongly to the decision to allow glacial cave trips in the summer, that it was fundamentally unsafe
https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-08-25-ice-cave-collapses-at-breidamerkurjokull-420425
The original coverage in June, which also notes reports that some of the tourism companies have been going beyond what they’re permitted to do
https://www.ruv.is/utvarp/spila/thetta-helst/33405/9uid5s
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