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, Iceland. The volcano last erupted in 1973, ejecting magma, rocks, ash, and soot. The slopes have since stabilized, allowing plants to grow there once again. Moss and lichen can be seen on the rocks in the foreground.', copy:'(Image © Garret Nagle)'});)
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Small group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged from the ocean in 1963, and in 1973 the volcano Helgafell erupted, causing the population of 5,200 to be temporarily evacuated and adding 2.5 sq km/1 sq mi to the islands' area. The eruption created the volcanic cone of Eldfell. Heimaey, the largest of the islands, is one of Iceland's chief fishing ports.
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