Tectonics and magmatism
Hamilton, W.B. Subduction systems and magmatism Oceanic arc systems
Clift, P.D. & Leg 135 Scientific Party Volcanism and sedimentation in a rifting island arc terrain; an example from Tonga, SW Pacific
Pearce, J.A., Ernewein, M., Bloomer, S.H., Parson, L.M., Murton, B.J. & Johnson, L.E. Geochemistry of Lau Basin volcanic rocks: influence of ridge segmentation and arc proximity
Knittel, U. & Oles, D. Basaltic volcanism associated with extensional tectonics in the Taiwan-Luzon island arc: evidence for non-depleted sources and subduction zone enrichment
Wharton, M.R., Hathway, B. & Colley, H. Volcanism associated with extension in an Oligocene-Miocene arc, southwestern Viti Levu, Fiji

Volcano geomorphology sparks interest across the geoscience disciplines. Volcanoes are one of the most fascinating landforms as their formation operates over an unusual timescale in comparison to other geological processes. Volcanic eruptions can occur as a single explosion, while long lasting lava effusions may take years. These time frames are several magnitudes shorter in comparison to any other geological processes, leaving behind material built into the rock record of Earth.

Europe, despite its many changes through history, has been home to volcanoes for many millions of years. These volcanoes pay no attention to human foibles such as historical periods, political boundaries (and how they change) and scientific definitions. Thus, the title Volcanoes of Europe disguises several kinds of arbitrary choices. We have included, for instance, the Canary Islands and the mid-Atlantic islands of Jan Mayen, Iceland, Svalbard, and the Azores within the European umbrella, although two of the Azores and half of Iceland belong to the North American plate, and the Canary Islands belong to the African plate. On the other hand, we do not describe the volcanoes of Turkey and the Caucasus, which many would, no doubt, call European.