Proper noun
Surtsey
A volcanic island that emerged in 1963 off the coast of Iceland
An idea of what it will look like in the future is given by the other small islands in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which formed in the same way as Surtsey several thousand years ago, and have eroded away substantially since they were formed. Source: Internet
Although Surtsey lies to the west of the main migration routes to Iceland, it has become a more common stopping point as its vegetation has improved. citation In 2008, the 14th bird species was detected with the discovery of a common raven's nest. Source: Internet
In 2009 a weather station for weather observations and a webcam were installed on Surtsey. Source: Internet
A Preliminary Report: Surtsey Research Progress Report X: 73-78 Reykjevik, Iceland. Source: Internet
Biology Settlement of life A classic site for the study of biocolonisation from founder populations that arrive from outside ( allochthonous ), Surtsey was declared a nature reserve in 1965, while the eruption was still in active progress. Source: Internet
By 2008, 69 species of plant had been found on Surtsey, of which about 30 had become established. Source: Internet