Surtsey, a volcanic island approximately 32 km from the south coast of Iceland, is a new island formed by volcanic eruptions that took place from 1963 to 1967. It is all the more outstanding for having been protected since its birth, providing the world with a pristine natural laboratory.
Summary from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Photo: Surtsey by Brian Gratwicke.jpg by Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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