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Surtsey.

A volcanic island that emerged in 1963 off the coast of Iceland

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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  1. A volcanic island that emerged in 1963 off the coast of Iceland

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From the name of the mythological giant Surtr and ey (“island”).

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