This volume explores the intricate interplay between lithospheric deformation and magmatic processes, examining how pre-existing tectonic and stratigraphic discontinuities govern the formation of volcanic features. By analysing the transition of magma from the upper crust to the surface, the text illustrates how dyke intrusions exploit extensional, transtensional and occasionally compressional structures across diverse geotectonic settings. 

From the crustal thinning of divergent mid-ocean ridges and continental rifts to the complex stress fields of convergent back-arc basins, this collection details the varied morphologies of volcanic intrusions and extrusions in both subaerial and submarine environments. Contributors investigate the life cycle of volcanic centres, focusing on the duration of volcanic activity, the migration of magmatic zones and the underlying influence of plate kinematics and deformation rates. Bringing together cutting-edge volcano-tectonic research, this publication provides a comprehensive overview of the evolutionary stages of volcanic systems and their broader implications for structural stability and crustal change.