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Heimaey – Still Thriving After a Volcanic Eruption

Heimaey – Still Thriving After a Volcanic Eruption

As we approached Heimaey Island, we sailed through an archipelago which formed as  result of volcanic activity under the ocean.  The water was a little rough, but it was a beautiful day to be out on the deck.  We saw Surtsey Island (second picture), which emerged from the ocean in 1963 as a result of a volcanic eruption under the sea.  Since the eruption ended, the island has been eroding because of heavy seas.  Access to the island is highly…

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