Westman Islands

(Local Name: Vestmannaeyjar) Vestmannaeyjar is cluster of 45 rocky outcrops and islands off Iceland's southern coast recently affected by volcanic activity.

The island of Heimaey presents a newly formed landscape of lava after the 1973 volcanic eruption. The island of Surtsey emerged from the sea after a volcanic event in 1963.

The area is named "Westman" for Irish slaves who unwittingly became the islands first inhabitants over a thousand years ago. The area is abundant with varied bird-life.