Surtsey
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 Surtsey, saxteen days efter the onset o the eruption | |
 Map o Surtsey | |
  Surtsey Location of Surtsey in Iceland | |
| Geografie | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Airchipelagae | Vestmannaeyjar |
| Aurie | 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Heichest elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Admeenistration | |
|
Iceland | |
| UNESCO Warld Heritage Steid | |
| Criteria | Natural: ix |
| Reference | 1267 |
| Inscription | 2008 (32nt Session) |
| Aurie | 3,370 ha |
| Buffer zone | 3,190 ha |
Surtsey ("Surtr's island" in Icelandic, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏr̥tsei]) is a volcanic island locatit in the Vestmannaeyjar airchipelagae aff the soothren coast o Iceland.
