Newest place on Earth Surtsey rises off Iceland
In 1963 a volcanic eruption off Iceland created Surtsey, a new island that scientists since have studied as a natural laboratory. Biologist Sturla Fridriksson notes seagulls and other life first inhabited the bare land, with plants now appearing. Geologists view it as a rare chance to observe oceanic crust formation above water.
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Isleifur
Sturla Fridriksson
Agricultural Research Institute
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Kathleen Crane
Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory
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Samarkand Emerges From Soviet Shadow Into Modernist Enigma
The article portrays Samarkand as a historic crossroads of Islam and empire now stepping into a high tech, globalized era. It notes tension from economic distress and ethnic strife as Russians withdraw, leaving behind a rich heritage and fragile future. The piece highlights its Silk Road legacy, ancient ramparts, and famed architects, balanced against modern upheavals and perestroika’s promises.
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Samarkand
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Rudyard Kipling
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Europe
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