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  • Volcanology
  • Bibliometrics
  • Geospatial Analysis

Background:

  • Volcanoes exhibit non-random geographical distribution.
  • Understanding the spatial relationship between volcanologists and volcanoes is crucial for fieldwork and research strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the physical distance between volcanologists and volcanoes.
  • To investigate correlations between this distance and bibliometric parameters.
  • To assess the implications for scientific fieldwork and sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Extracted author affiliations from volcanology journal articles (since 1980).
  • Calculated distances to Holocene volcanoes and volcanoes active in the past 50 years.
  • Analyzed correlations with author position and publication metrics.
  • Performed single volcano analysis for frequently studied sites.

Main Results:

  • 27% of volcanologists are within 100 km of a Holocene volcano, versus 14% of the global population.
  • 48% of volcanologists are over 1000 km from a volcano active in the last 50 years.
  • Researchers nearer volcanoes tend to lead articles with more co-authors.
  • Significant variations in author-volcano distances observed (e.g., Campi Flegrei vs. Merapi).

Conclusions:

  • Volcanologist distribution is skewed towards Holocene volcanoes, but recent activity necessitates long-distance travel for many.
  • Geographical proximity may influence research collaboration (co-authorship).
  • Findings inform science strategy, diversity initiatives, and sustainability efforts in volcanology, including carbon footprint considerations.