[Buck W.]

Reference for what? That the geology of Surtsey is different than that of Alberta? You need a reference for that? Go back and reread my post; you missed the point.

[tongass kid]

You belief Surtsey is an anomaly or unique or a special situation. If another Surtsey were to appear today in the same area then similar events would occur. The reference you need to cite will demonstrate that this would not occur and therefore Surtsey would therefore be a true geologic anomaly. If you wish to learn more about geologic/volcanic formation I direct you to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. There are numerous scientist working there that will be pleased to inform you that Surtsey is not unique from a volcanic or geological perspective.