Kolbeinsey: Iceland's Arctic island

• Published in: Polar Record
• Main Authors: Jacobsen, Troels, Stone, Ian R.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2006
• Subjects: General Earth and Planetary Sciences; Ecology; Geography, Planning and Development; Arctic; Kolbeinsey; Arctic Island; Iceland; Polar Record
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247406215298; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247406215298

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.