Open call for Papers - Special Issue on Multi-Scale Geochemical Monitoring of Active Volcanism: Integrating Satellite, Remote, and In Situ Methodologies for Volcanic and Environmental Assessment

The geochemical monitoring of active volcanic systems has entered a new era characterized by the integration of multi-scale observations, ranging from sub-meter ground-based sensors to global satellite constellations. This Special Issue focuses on the state-of-the-art methodologies used to track volcanic degassing and its far-reaching consequences. A primary focus of this volume is the synergy between intensive parameters (chemical species ratios and isotopic compositions) and extensive parameters (total mass fluxes). We highlight the critical role of worldwide ground based geochemical networks and advanced satellite platforms (such as TROPOMI and OMI) in the continuous measurement of SO₂, CO₂, and H₂S fluxes. By combining high-frequency ground data with the broad spatial coverage of satellite monitoring, researchers can now track volcanic plumes across borders, providing a more accurate assessment of volcanoes as a significant natural contributor to environmental pollution.

The contributions within this issue explore the dual volcanic and environmental implications of these emissions. While monitoring gas ratios is essential for eruption forecasting and understanding magmatic plumbing systems, quantifying total mass emissions is equally vital for assessing the magnitude and intensity of paroxysmal events, as well as the impact of volcanic fluids on atmospheric chemistry, air quality, and ecosystem health.

This special volume aims to bridge the gap between volcanological surveillance and environmental science, showcasing how integrated monitoring networks can provide vital, actionable information for assessing hazards and forecasting volcanic events.

Guest Editors for this Special Issue:

• Salvatore Inguaggiato, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Palermo, Italy
• Christoph Kern, U.S. Geological Survey, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, USA
• Silvana Hidalgo, Instituto Politécnico de Quito, Ecuador
• Agnes Mazot, GNS Science, Earth Science, New Zealand
• Benedetto Schiavo, Instituto de Geofísica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México
• Fabio Vita, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Palermo, Italy

Deadline for Submission:  30 June 2026

Articles accepted for this Special Issue of Annals of Geophysics will be published online shortly after acceptance and subsequently compiled into a volume scheduled for publication by the end of 2026 or in early 2027.

Submission Guidelines/Instructions

In preparing manuscripts, authors must follow Annals of Geophysics’ author guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system under the “Section”:  Special Issue: Geochemistry, Volcanology, Environment