In 1963, an oceanic volcanic eruption off the southern coast of Iceland formed the island of Surtsey.If the Surtsey volcano erupted again and a new layer of lava completely covered the island, would the resulting succession be considered primary or secondary succession?
A) Primary; by definition, every large disturbance results in primary succession.
B) Primary; the island would have a new, bare surface with no existing life.
C) Both; most of the island would undergo primary succession, but animal carcasses would undergo secondary succession.
D) Secondary; primary succession began in 1963 and any later disturbance would be considered secondary succession.
E) Secondary; a second eruption would not be as hot and would not be likely to kill all life on the island.
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