New Proposed Drilling at Surtsey Volcano, Iceland

Proposed new drilling at Surtsey, an isolated oceanic island and UNESCO World Heritage Site, aims to deepen understanding of rift zone volcanism and hydrothermal alteration processes. This research builds on a 1979 drilling effort that explored deposits from the volcano's eruptions between 1963 and 1967, providing insights into biological colonization and succession in pyroclastic materials. The study seeks to advance knowledge of volcanic and geological dynamics while preserving Surtsey's unique environmental significance.

Jackson, M. D. (2014). New Proposed Drilling at Surtsey Volcano, Iceland. Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union, 95(51), 488. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2014eo510006