Surtsey Island
Surtsey Island
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Making it as the youngest entry on our list, Surtsey Island was actually formed on November 14, 1963, after a volcanic eruption. The island has been under Iceland’s sovereignty, as it is only 32 km from the south coast of Iceland. So why is it prohibited to go there? Well, for a righteous cause actually, so that it can be free from human interference. Surtsey has been creating special long-term data on the colonization process of new land by plant and animal life. Only specific scientists and researchers are permitted to step foot on the island.
