Abstract. The formation of continental rift systems is characterised by the interplay of magmatic and tectonic processes. Their evolution involves a wide range of timescales, from centennial scales of...

Rapid and localised changes in plate thinning caused by rifting is the primary control on the spatio-temporal distribution of volcanism in the Afar rift, according to argon dating of volcanic rocks fr...

Born at the feet of active volcanoes, a group of young Earth scientists works for connecting colleagues in Italy and around the globe. One of the main challenges faced by those approaching the academi...