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Mount Surtsey is not extinct. In fact, it is not even dormant. A volcano is classified as "dormant" after 200 years of inactivity. Surstey erupted in 1963, and that was less than 200 years ago.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. The last eruption at Surtsey occurred in 1967. Since then, the island has been undergoing erosion, but there is enough hard rock that the island is likely to be around for at least 100 years, even without renewed lava flows.
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∙ 13y agoyes mount surtsey can erupt again, according to scientists this volcano will erupt again in the future , scientists predict 98% this eruption will be allot worse creating lots of Disasters with weather .
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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.
How old is Surtsey?
Surtsey is over 9billion years old
What was the name of the volcano that formed surtsey?
It was an explosion from the island Surtur
Where is surtsey located?
surtsey is located in the western part of iceland
Where is mt surtsey?
Iceland
Are there any volcanoes on Surtsey that are still active today?
no
The size and height of surtsey?
what size is surtsey volcano
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.
How old is Surtsey?
Surtsey is over 9billion years old
What was the name of the volcano that formed surtsey?
It was an explosion from the island Surtur
Was surtsey a volcano in Hawaii?
No. Surtsey is a volcanic island near Iceland.
Surtsey island in Iceland?
Yes. Surtsey is off the southern coast of Iceland.
Will surtsey erupt?
Surtsey is an active volcano, it is likely that it will erupt at any time.
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?
The magma and lava of Surtsey has a composition of alkali Olivine Basalt.
Where is surtsey located?
surtsey is located in the western part of iceland
What happened when Mt Surtsey erupt?
A new small island is formed (also called Surtsey).
