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According to Wikipedia... "The island of Surtsey began as an undersea volcanic eruption which reached the surface on 14 November 1963. The eruption lasted until 5 June 1967, when the island reached its maximum size of 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)." So it is presently 46 years old (as of 2009).

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The size and height of surtsey?

what size is surtsey volcano


Was surtsey a volcano in Hawaii?

No. Surtsey is a volcanic island near Iceland.


How old is Surtsey?

Surtsey was formed in 1963 during a volcanic eruption off the coast of Iceland. This makes Surtsey around 58 years old as of 2021.


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Surtsey island in Iceland?

Yes. Surtsey is off the southern coast of Iceland.


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some of the animals got to Surtsey island by swimming or flying


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A new small island is formed (also called Surtsey).


What kind of animals live on surtsey?

Animals such as birds and plants live on Surtsey, the volcanic island.


Does Iceland automatically own Surtsey?

As the island of Surtsey formed in Icelandic waters it belongs to the state of Iceland.


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