Advances in Volcano-Tectonics: From Field Observations to Modeling
A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Hazards".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Volcano-tectonic systems represent the intricate interactions between tectonics, subsurface magmatic and hydrothermal processes, and surface deformation. Understanding these connections is essential for interpreting volcanic behavior and assessing related hazards. This Special Issue gathers multidisciplinary studies that explore the structural, geomorphological, and geophysical aspects of volcano-tectonics across different spatial and temporal scales. Its goal is to advance our understanding of the internal dynamics of volcanoes and their surface expressions, including eruptions, caldera collapses, landslides, and other associated events. We welcome contributions that integrate field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling approaches to unravel the architecture and evolution of active and fossil volcanic systems. Particular emphasis is placed on research combining methods from structural geology, tectonics, rock and fracture mechanics, geological mapping, stratigraphy, and geophysical imaging (such as seismic, resistivity, and GNSS data). Together, these approaches can illuminate the links between magmatic intrusions, faulting, and surface morphology in calderas, volcanic fields, rift zones, and central volcanoes. Case studies showing how an improved understanding of volcanic structures refines eruptive models and enhances hazard and risk assessments are especially encouraged. Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide new insights into the evolution, dynamics, and societal relevance of volcano-tectonic processes.
Dr. Jacopo Natale
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- volcano-tectonics
- structural analysis
- analog models
- caldera collapse
- resurgence
- deformation
- faulting
- lateral collapse
- hydrothermal alteration
- phreatic eruptions
- mechanical models
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