Unfortunately, the limited number of recorded events precludes statistically significant correlations for most volcanoes 8. Hence, can we identify and classify volcanoes based on their sensitivity to seismic-triggering mechanisms? A common method is to devise a classification of volcanoes based on historical records: if a given type of volcano erupts more frequently after earthquakes, then it is considered more sensitive 8, 9, 16, 17. Besides, earthquakes may even inhibit volcanic activity in some conditions 9, 13, 14, 15. Latter 12 already noted in 1971 that “the process is neither universal nor invariable”. As a result, the underlying seismic-triggering mechanisms may vary from one seismically triggered eruption to another. Volcanoes display an immense diversity in subsurface and aerial structure, style of eruption, chemical composition or precursory signals. Our motivation is to identify which types of volcanoes are more susceptible to seismic triggers. We herein provide a framework for using their findings and highlight recent advances. 4, Koyama 9, Manga and Brodsky 6, Eggert and Walter 10 and Watt et al. A number of articles have summarized recent concepts and observations of earthquake–volcano interactions, including Hill et al. The statistical record of seismically triggered eruptions shows it is a relatively rare occurrence 7, 8, but understanding the causal relationships between earthquakes and volcanoes is essential towards more efficient hazard management approaches.

One naturally arising question is whether tectonic earthquakes can trigger volcanic eruptions, referred to as earthquake–volcano interactions 4 or seismically triggered eruptions 5, 6. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are amongst the most spectacular and sometimes deadliest natural events occurring on our planet, fascinating humans for centuries, with records extending to ancient times 1, 2, 3.

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