The Holocene volcanism of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain)

This work presents the first detailed map of the Holocene eruptions of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain). It provides complete and detailed information for all 24 Holocene eruptions of Gran Canaria, improving the knowledge of this recent volcanism and the assessment of volcanic hazards on the island. This map is a synthesis of collated and interpreted field data and topographic maps. We have integrated information obtained from: (1) detailed geological field surveys, (2) morphometric analysis of eruptive deposits, (3) high-resolution digital elevation models, and (4) aerial photographs.The research carried out to develop this map, including field work, radiometric dating, geomorphology, petrology and geochemistry, was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science for the research project CGL2004-04039/BTE and the Canarian Government for the research project PI2002/148; Instituto de Estudios Ambientales y Rercursos natuales (i-UNAT), ULPGC.Peer reviewe