<p><i>The Geology of the Canary Islands </i>provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description of how to approach a site, and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate; submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands; sub- aerial shield volcanoes; and the remains of giant lateral collapses.</p><p>&nbsp;Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide&nbsp;<i>The Geology of the Canary Islands</i>is an essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe.</p><ul><li>Includes a forward by Prof. C. J. Stillman (Trinity College Dublin), a leading expert on the volcanology and geology of the Canary Islands</li><li>Features 500 full colour images, coupled with in-depth introductory text and a chapter on each island, followed by 27 guided excursions that include all of the seven islands of the archipelago</li><li>Familiarizes the reader with the variety of volcanic landforms and eruptive products in the Canary Islands and provides practical support in recognition, recording, and interpretation</li><li>Develops understanding of growth, evolution and destruction of ocean island volcanoes, promoting temporal and spatial thinking within a given geological framework</li></ul>