How does the island not let people (photo)

From the first days of the appearance of the island, scientists began to conduct studies on it.

In Iceland, there is a unique little island under the name of Surtsey (Surtsey). It was formed 14 November 1963 after the eruption of an underwater volcano, which lasted about three years.

Initially, the area of the island was approximately 2.7 square kilometers, but the erosion and waves reduced the island area of 1.5 square kilometers.

Publication of Volcanian (@volcanian_oficial) 25 Mar 2018 6:39 PDT

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Of Surtsey island is unusual, as it appeared in modern times, and practically the only thing on which scientists began to conduct research from the first days of occurrence.

The fact that the island consisted only of volcanic pumice, but because the scientists were able to observe how it begins life literally from scratch.

According to them, the first microorganisms appeared here a few hours later. Gradually of Surtsey began to appear on plants, insects and birds.

For the sake of the purity of the experiment, the entrance to the island from the first day was closed. Nobody can get, in addition to a limited circle of scholars who have to be careful not to accidentally disturb the natural course of evolution.

Publication of The Atlas Island (@theislandatlas) 27 Dec 2016 10:17 PST

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