Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of academic research on volcanic geomorphology, through the use of bibliometric analysis and bibliographic visualization maps for the discernment of its growing interest by the academy in the last 30 years. It is sustained on the publications indexed in the Scopus database between 1956 and 2019, obtaining relevant information on scientific production, following the methodological structure of a rigorous bibliometric process, which ranges from the search for descriptors or keywords to the configuration of visualizations of tables and maps that allowed to consider the contributions by authors, institutions, journals and topics that have shaped the evolution of this field of study. The generations of bibliometric maps allowed understanding the intellectual structure of the field of study made up of 707 articles where the analysis of co-occurrence of author keywords showed six main lines of research that, combined with the co-citation maps, allowed understanding the breadth of intellectual structure. Extensive information is provided on the thematic that other investigations partially addressed or failed to capture their current status. Considering that the results allow us to identify areas of current interest and the potential of research in volcanic geomorphology.
Highlights
There is currently a wide interest and concern about the environment and how it works and evolves
The analysis of the results of the advanced search after cleaning the data of the geological term called “volcanic geomorphology”, indicates that the study of this line of research has resulted in a total of 707 documents produced from 1956 to 2019, the same ones that for analysis purposes we have divided into three time periods, such as introduction (1956–1998), growth (1999–2009), and maturity
This article exhibits a review of the intellectual structure on volcanic geomorphology during the period 1956–2019
Summary
There is currently a wide interest and concern about the environment and how it works and evolves. Volcanism has been applied in various research issues, including the study of glaciers, tectonic evolutions, volcano-clastic deposits, among others [8,9]. This shows that it is an important issue whose sole purpose lies in promoting tourist attractions, due to their attractiveness [10], contributing to the development of the surrounding communities whose volcanic soils are very fertile, due to the rapid alteration that water generates in volcanic materials, and of great use for agricultural and agricultural activities [11]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
