Aim & Scope
The aim of The Island Arc is to provide an opportunity for the prompt, international and high-standard publication of growing earth science research activities in the western Pacific rim and Asia, as well as other parts of the world. The Island Arc focuses on the structure, dynamics and evolution of plate convergence zones including trenches, island and continental arcs, back-arc basins and collision zones in modern and ancient settings. The Island Arc also deals with topics which may not be specific to plate convergence zones but are fundamental to understanding them. The Island Arc aims to be a major forum for the presentation and discussion of these important earth science objectives with high academic standards and broad international recognition. [1]