There aren’t a ton of forbidden places in the world. The mystery of them can add to their allure, but travelers should still respect the reasons that they are forbidden. One of the places that is ...

When Surtsey erupted from the sea in 1963, it became a living experiment in how life begins anew. Decades later, scientists discovered that the plants colonizing this young island weren’t carried by ...

Iceland is known for its hot springs, cold weather, and stunning landscapes. But one lesser-known part of Iceland is Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that people are not allowed to visit.

Explore the world's oddities every week with Ken Jennings, and check out his book Maphead for more geography trivia. There were plenty of famous birthdays celebrated in November 1963, the same month ...

All but the most select few are banned from a tiny landform which is one of the newest and best protected islands in the world. Surtsey Island is one of the most difficult places one could hope to ...

A new study from Iceland’s Surtsey Island shows that birds carried most of the plants that colonised the island, challenging long-held beliefs that seed or fruit shape determines how plants spread ...

Geologists and biologists are about to pierce one of the world’s youngest islands: tiny Surtsey, which was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions off Iceland's southwestern coast between 1963 and ...