What an amazing place we live in, this Earth!
A new island, created 60 years ago near Iceland has remained uncontaminated by humans, allowing researchers to observe how life develops on this new land...
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/13/nature-volcanic-island-surtsey-iceland-ecosystems-aoe
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A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?
The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwide
Glen L Creasy