Providing volcanologists, petrologists and geochemists with a valuable source of information and an outlet for rapid publication of papers, this journal covers the following aspects of volcanology and geothermal research: (1). Geochemical aspects - geochemistry of volcanic rocks, geochemistry of volcanic gases and related products, isotope studies; (2). Petrological aspects - magma genesis and magma evolution, petrology of volcanic rocks; (3). Economic aspects - ore deposits related to volcanic rocks, geothermal energy; (4). Geophysical aspects - physical properties of volcanic rocks and magmas, heat flow studies, physical volcanology, volcanic seismology, volcanic surveillance, geophysical exploration for geothermal resources; (5). Tectonic aspects - relation of volcanism to global and regional tectonic processes; (6). Environmental aspects - volcanic gases and their effect on the atmosphere. Types of contributions published are: research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, book reviews, and announcements.