Vestmannaeyjar is on a large island of the same name off the South Coast of Iceland. The geographical treasure trove of an island that the town calls home is incredibly volcanically active and in 1973, the entire population was evacuated when an eruption destroyed some areas of the town. The island is also notable for the immense biodiversity that can be found in the area, including 150 plant species not yet classified and millions of birds that nest in cliffs.