Volcano Geomorphology
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"The structure of the book makes it easy for the reader to follow the processes leading to the formation of volcanic landforms. ... Moreover, the numerous diagrams, charts and tables effectively help the reader to understand the specialized content. All the chapters contain stunning images of the described landforms and processes, which bring the processes to life. ... the book is a suitable tool for under- and postgraduate teaching ... ." (Francesco Mazzarini, Bulletin of Volcanology, Vol. 88 (2), 2026)
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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.