Surtsey
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Surtsey
First recorded in 1960–65; from Icelandic; literally, “Surt's Island,” equivalent to Surt-, a proper name + -s, genitive singular noun ending + ey “island”; see origin at Surt ( def. ), island ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Long-term research like that carried out on Surtsey is invaluable for biology," says Dr. Wasowicz.
From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025
This becomes evident at the start of the book, when he visits the island of Surtsey off the coast of Iceland.
From Scientific American • Oct. 19, 2023
This includes Surtseyan eruptions, named after Surtsey, a volcano off the Icelandic coast that explosively grew above the waves in the 1960s until it formed a new island.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2021
Roth's Surtsey prints have never, to my knowledge, been shown in Britain before.
From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2010
"Volcano: Birth of an Island" presents stunning scenes of lava erupting from beneath the sea to form the island Surtsey, off the coast of Iceland.
From Time Magazine Archive
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