This book presents a summary of volcano geomorphology. It describes in detail volcanic landforms and related geomorphic processes.
It provides a review of the recent outcomes of new research topics in geomorphology and physical volcanology, e.g., an improved classification and understanding of volcanic landforms, either monogenetic or polygenetic. Such knowledge enables the understanding of processes and rates of growth and destruction of volcanic landforms and landscapes. It helps to get an overview of how to study volcanic landforms and processes in providing an updated review of a wide array of classical and modern methods.
Spatial distribution and tectonic setting of volcanoes.- Elementary
volcanic landforms i: lava flows, lava lakes, and lava domes.- Elementary
landforms and processes II: From simple, terrestrial landforms to
hydroclastic, glaciovolcanic and underwater landforms.- Polygenetic landforms
I: Shield volcanoes.- Polygenetic landforms II Composite cones: from
individual constructs to clusters.- Calderas and caldera
complexes.- Short-term degradation of active volcanoes.- Long-term
degradation of volcanoes.- The role of geomorphology in assessing volcanic
hazards.- Case study 1 Volcanic and geomorphic controls on the 2021 eruption
of Tajogaite volcano, La Palma.- Methods and techniques for studying volcanic
landforms.
