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Surtsey Island, located off the southern coast of Iceland, covers an area of approximately 2.7 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). It was formed by a volcanic eruption that began in 1963 and lasted until 1967. The island is notable for its unique ecological research opportunities, as it has been left largely untouched to study the processes of natural colonization and succession.
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Where is surtsey island located?
Surtsey is a volcanic island off the southern coast of Iceland. It is the southernmost point of the island country.
Was surtsey a volcano in Hawaii?
No. Surtsey is a volcanic island near Iceland.
What agents of change affect deposition on surtsey island?
Waves and wind affect deposition on Surtsey island
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 was the name of the volcano that formed surtsey?
It was an explosion from the island Surtur
How big was volcano surtsey?
very big
What kind of animals live on surtsey?
Animals such as birds and plants live on Surtsey, the volcanic island.
What happened when Mt Surtsey erupt?
A new small island is formed (also called Surtsey).
Does Iceland automatically own Surtsey?
As the island of Surtsey formed in Icelandic waters it belongs to the state of Iceland.
What was the first insect on surtsey island?
flying centepides
What is the island formed by volcanic eruption in 1963?
Surtsey
