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Since its volcanic formation in 1963, access to Iceland's Surtsey island has been restricted to only which group of people?
Answer
Scientists conducting authorized research
To preserve Surtsey as an undisturbed natural laboratory, authorities banned public access and permitted entry only to researchers studying how plant and animal life colonize the new island.
💡 Did you know?
Iceland's newest island, Surtsey, emerged from the sea in 1963 and was immediately declared off-limits to all visitors except scientists, making it Earth's youngest controlled nature reserve.
Other options people guess
- Local fishermen
- Licensed tour guides
- Government inspectors
Topics
- iceland
- volcanoes
- conservation
- islands
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