Surtsey
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| Elevation | 155 |
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| Area | 140 |
| Highest elevation | 155509 |
| Island group | Vestmannaeyjar |
| Buffer zone | 3,190 ha |
| Did you know | The undersea vents that produced Surtsey are part of the Vestmannaeyjar submarine volcanic system, which is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge sea floor fissure. |
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| ID | 1089286 |
About Surtsey
Surtsey is a volcanic island located in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the southern coast of Iceland. At 63. 303°N 20. 605°W, Surtsey is the southernmost point of Iceland. It was formed in a volcanic eruption which began 130 metres below sea level, and reached the surface on 14 November 1963.
