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Is surtsey active

Updated: 8/9/2023
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No, it was formed by a submarine volcano.

Geological hot spot is a region getting fed by unusually hot mantle.

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Will surtsey erupt?

Surtsey is an active volcano, it is likely that it will erupt at any time.


What was the name of the volcano that formed surtsey?

It was an explosion from the island Surtur


Are there any volcanoes on Surtsey that are still active today?

no


Is mount surtsey active?

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The size and height of surtsey?

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Can people live on mount surtsey?

If you are referring to the Island Surtsey near Iceland, the answer is no. Only sciencitist can visit surtsey.


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Surtsey island in Iceland?

Yes. Surtsey is off the southern coast of Iceland.


How did animal get to surtsey?

some of the animals got to Surtsey island by swimming or flying


What is the lava composition for surtsey?

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Where is surtsey located?

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