Item №: SCP-1699
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Research Outpost 1699-A, disguised to the public as a Reykjavik University volcano research station, has been constructed around SCP-1699. Plainclothes security personnel are to patrol the area surrounding SCP-1699 regularly, and are to turn away civilians attempting to enter.
Description: SCP-1699 is a dormant volcano located northwest of Hólsfjallavegur, Iceland. It consists of little more than a volcanic vent, approximately one meter in diameter and one-third of a meter tall at its highest point. SCP-1699 is sapient, and is capable of speech via anomalous means.
SCP-1699 is willing and able to communicate with attending personnel, and upon first contact expressed a desire to be "more destructive" and "better at being a natural disaster." Over the course of its containment, the psychological condition of SCP-1699 has declined — it appears to have developed an inferiority complex, often comparing itself to other, larger volcanoes in Iceland and other places. Despite this, psychiatric assistance of the entity has been deemed yet unnecessary.
Addendum: Interview Logs1

Date: January 28, 2017
Interviewer: Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson
Interviewee: SCP-1699

Begin Log

Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Hello.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: With whom am I speaking?(SCP-1699 is silent for approximately 54 seconds.)Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Would 'SCP-1699' suffice?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Good to hear. Now-(Dr. Vilhjálmsson blinks. The lava within SCP-1699 momentarily bubbles before falling still.)Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Excuse me?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: SCP-1699, My name is Einar Vilhjálmsson. My team and I will be researching you for the foreseeable future — this includes interviews, like this one, to get more information on why you're here and what you want.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Don't mention it. Now-(SCP-1699 laughs loudly as the lava within it bubbles. Dr. Vilhjálmsson adjusts his glasses and rubs his temples before speaking.)
Dr. Vilhjálmsson: You seem to be… quite preoccupied with threats of violence.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: You're a bubbling puddle of lava.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: What is it.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I'm sorry?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I can't promise that. I'll have to go now, SCP-1699.
End Log

Date: February 4, 2017
Interviewer: Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson
Interviewee: SCP-1699

Begin Log

Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Hello again, SCP-1699.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: (He sighs) My name is Einar.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: This is just a check-in. By the way, I can't help but notice — you seem a bit…Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I was going to say 'quieter,' but I suppose that works. (He writes something in his notebook.) What's the matter, SCP-1699?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: My research team?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I believe it's 'Eyjafjallajökull.'Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Inconceivable.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: What do you mean?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Moaha?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I can see why. I'll see you next week, SCP-1699.
End Log

Date: February 12, 2018
Interviewer: Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson
Interviewee: SCP-1699

Begin Log

Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Hello.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: What's wrong, SCP-1699?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: You'd be surprised.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: (He sighs) SCP-1699, I'm sorry you feel that way-Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Now, hold on — SCP-1699, nobody but you thinks you're useless. You've been a pl- well, you've been quite the conversation partner, and researching you has brou-Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I-I'm sorry for not being here when that happened. I can certainly talk to them abou-Dr. Vilhjálmsson: SCP-1699, just know that I'm truly sorry for all this-
(Lava spurts from within SCP-1699. Dr. Vilhjálmsson flinches.)(SCP-1699 begins to bubble violently, and some lava overflows onto the surrounding ground. Dr. Vilhjálmsson leaves the area. SCP-1699 produces a sound similar to weeping for ten minutes following the event.)

End Log

Afterword: Following this event, the psychological condition of SCP-1699 notably worsened. It became mostly unresponsive and verbally listless, with its only vocalizations being threats and insults directed at nearby researchers. Dr. Vilhjálmsson requested to be moved to Research Outpost 1699-A to act as a full-time research supervisor and to investigate cases of suspected anomaly mistreatment; this request was approved, and Vilhjálmsson was able to minimize verbal denigration of SCP-1699 by research personnel by threat of disciplinary action.

Addendum: Event Log

Foreword: On February 26, 2018, Research Outpost 1699-A was formally declared obsolete due to completion of the construction of Site-687 north of Grímsstaðir, Iceland and the entry of Floating Site 003 (SCPF Njörðr) into Icelandic waters. Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson requested a shipment of fireworks to "commemorate the occasion;" the request was denied, but Dr. Vilhjálmsson was allowed the use of fireworks in the area surrounding SCP-1699 provided that he used his own money to buy them.
The following is a transcript of the events of March 4, 2018, recorded by Junior Researcher Þuríður Helgesdóttir on her personal cell-phone.
Involved Personnel: Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson, Junior Researcher Þuríður Helgesdóttir, Associate Volcanologist Ivan Preobrazhensky
Involved Anomaly/ies: SCP-1699

Begin Log

1:26:56: JR Helgesdóttir begins recording. Dr. Vilhjálmsson has arranged a series of fireworks to surround SCP-1699, and is in the process of tying a rope to the tents of the outpost.

JR Helgesdóttir: Why do I have to record this, again?
Dr. Preobrazhensky: (Off-camera) Probably to make sure we don't break any rules, or get anyone hurt. This should be fine, though, I think.
Dr. Vilhjálmsson: For the record, let's all consider this unofficial community service for breaking 1699's heart. Now quiet down. I'm almost done.

1:29:30: Dr. Vilhjálmsson finishes tying the rope, and JR Helgesdóttir moves to sit beside Dr. Preobrazhensky.

Dr. Preobrazhensky: All right. What now?
Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Just, uh, go with the plan. But make sure 1699 hears it!
JR Helgesdóttir: Man, this is honestly so cute-
(Drs. Vilhjálmsson and Preobrazhensky shush her, and Dr. Vilhjálmsson begins to loudly speak.)
Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Gee, what a great day at Research Outpost 1699-A! I sure hope a volcanic eruption doesn't stick a wrench in our research and merrymaking!
Dr. Preobrazhensky: I concur, friend Einar! A volcanic eruption is the very last thing we need! It would certainly ruin our day.
(SCP-1699 begins bubbling.)JR Helgesdóttir: Oh no! Was that a tremor I heard? (Dr. Preobrazhensky turns to her, silently nodding and holding both his thumbs up.)Dr. Vilhjálmsson: This is entirely serious, SCP-1699. We fear the destruction you could bring! We're trembling at the thought!Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Stop saying that, yourself! I know you've been holding back your true power, just to make us feel better!
Dr. Preobrazhensky: Exactly! For the love of God, SCP-1699, don't erupt! You'll kill us all!JR Helgesdóttir: Mama, come pick me up! I'm scared!
(SCP-1699 begins violently bubbling)(Lava flows from SCP-1699, igniting a fuse connected to the array of fireworks. As they explode, Dr. Vilhjálmsson pulls the rope, causing Research Outpost 1699-A to collapse. Dr. Preobrazhensky and JR Helgesdóttir scream.)
Dr. Preobrazhensky: Oh, the humanity!
JR Helgesdóttir: Oh, Ivan, hold me in our final moments! (She stifles a snicker)

1:37:07: Drs. Preobrazhensky and Vilhjálmsson stand beside JR Helgesdóttir, watching SCP-1699. Lava stops flowing from SCP-1699, and it remains silent for two minutes.

(Dr. Preobrazhensky appears to hold in a sneeze. SCP-1699 begins to laugh.)

End Log

Afterword: The day after this event, Dr. Vilhjálmsson interviewed SCP-1699.

Date: March 5, 2018
Interviewer: Senior Volcanologist Einar Vilhjálmsson
Interviewee: SCP-1699

Begin Log

Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Hello, SCP-1699.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I sure did. Man, this outpost is still reeling from it! So many casualties, so much property damage… it was horrific!Dr. Vilhjálmsson: I-I'm sorry?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: You… don't have to whisper. This isn't really a secret.Dr. Vilhjálmsson: What do you mean?(SCP-1699 pauses for approximately 54 seconds, producing sounds similar to choked breathing.)Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Well, I'm sorry-Dr. Vilhjálmsson: Take as much time as you need.
(SCP-1699 is silent for approximately 2 minutes.)Dr. Vilhjálmsson: You certainly are, SCP-1699. Does this mean you're feeling better about yourself, now?Dr. Vilhjálmsson: It's certainly good to be down to earth. I'll see you next week, SCP-1699.
End Log

Footnotes
1. The following logs have been approximated from Icelandic to English by borges.aic.

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