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Iceland

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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SURTSEY

Photo by Le Jhe
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  • Volcanic Island
  • Off the coast of Iceland
  • Formed by many eruptions from 1963-1967
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LOCATION

  • Relative: 32 km off the southern coast of Iceland
  • Absolute: N63 W20
Photo by swishphotos
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WHY IT'S CONSIDERED A WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

  • Protected since birth
  • Untouched by humans
  • Scientific research since 1964
Photo by Stuck in Customs
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WHEN DID IT BECOME A HERITAGE SITE?

  • 1963
  • Start of the volcanic island
Photo by Le Jhe
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CAN YOU VISIT SURTSEY?

  • No
  • Used for research
  • Marine life
  • Movement of seeds in the ocean
Photo by Rerun van Pelt
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SHOULD IT BE A WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

  • Yes
  • Vital research
  • Leads to more knowledge and discoveries
Photo by michael clarke stuff

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