Surtsey

Surtsey is an island in Iceland that appeared in 1963 as a result of an underwater volcanic eruption that released smoke, ash and matter that joined together to form the islet.Today in science: An island is born in earthsky.org It takes its name from a giant from Norse mythology.

It serves biologists and other scientists to study and see how fungi, plants and animals reach new territory and interact with it.
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Category:Geography of Iceland
Category:Islands of Europe
Category:Atlantic islands
Category:Volcanoes of Iceland