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A volcanically active place: Iceland's position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge [VIDEO]

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Aira IdrisAira Idris|17:24 UK time, Monday, 23 May 2011

d ~ 367'910'400 km: day 143

Here's an interesting clip we wanted to share - highlighting why Iceland has a high amount of active volcanoes. From the 2009 BBC series 10 things you didn't know about... - Professor Iain Stewart discusses Iceland's unique geometry, including how the massive 1963 eruption created one of the youngest islands: the volcanic island of Surtsey off the southern coast of Iceland.

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Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey explores the relationship between the Earth's orbit and the weather. Previously '23 Degrees' (working title); on this blog the weather community were invited to discuss their experiences of severe weather as and when events developed and share their iwitness footage throughout 2011. The audience were provided with an insight to the making of the series and exclusive behind the scenes footage. Follow us on Twitter.

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