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Kolbeinsey: Iceland's Arctic island

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 May 2006

Troels Jacobsen  and
Ian R. Stone
Troels Jacobsen
Affiliation:
Poppelhaven 118 1B, DK-5240 Odense NØ, Denmark
Ian R. Stone
Affiliation:
Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER
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Abstract

Kolbeinsey is a tiny volcanic island to the north of Iceland within the Arctic Circle. It has been much reduced in size in historic times due to erosion. It has considerable geopolitical importance with regard to fishery zones and the exploitation of other natural resources. It is, therefore, in Iceland's interests to ensure that it continues to exist, and measures have been taken to ensure this.

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Polar Record , Volume 42 , Issue 2 , April 2006 , pp. 167 - 169
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2006 Cambridge University Press

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