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 ...

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 ...

A typical morning in Surtsey likely looks like this. A black-backed gull patrolling the shorelines swoops for a fish flopping in and out of the water. Meanwhile, other birds like fulmars, puffins, and ...

Surtsey is a new island formed by volcanic eruptions in 1963-67. It has been legally protected from its birth and provides the world with a pristine natural laboratory. Free from human interference, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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.

Volcanologists and nature lovers can now discover Surtsey, Iceland’s youngest volcanic island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through a new interpretive centre, which opened in the Westman Islands ...

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