Surtsey was created during a volcanic eruption which lasted from 1963 to 1967. In 2008 it was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
There is no human activity on the island, only a small number of scientists are allowed to enter and a lighthouse, a small hut and a webcam are the only signs of human activity.
Those who witnessed the birth of this island:
- Paul Franson
- David Kozina
- Andy Murdock
- Milosh, Serbia
- hhgygy
- Taliesin
- BroderUlf
- Michael Kennedy
- Max_Power