Volcano hazards program

The mission of GVP is to document, understand, and disseminate information about global volcanic activity. Moekeshiwan [Lvinaya Past]. Recent Bulletin Reports Pavlof Intermittent minor explosions and gas-and-ash emissions during August-October Ol Doinyo Lengai Ongoing crater activity with strong thermal anomalies during late August Kavachi Discolored water plumes observed in satellite imagery during October Chirinkotan Explosions and intermittent ash plumes during August Pagan Gas-and-ash plumes during September Krysuvik-Trolladyngja Lava fountaining and flows persist during May-September Turrialba Small phreatic explosions in June and July Nishinoshima Ash eruptions during August Taal Phreatomagmatic eruptions during early July Sirung Phreatic eruption on 21 July Ulawun SO2 emissions, ash plumes, and thermal anomalies during July-November Sabancaya Daily explosions, ash emissions, and thermal anomalies from dome during April-September Merapi Dome growth, incandescent avalanches, and block-and-ash flows during March-August Frequently Asked Questions more questions are available Which countries have the most volcanoes?

How many volcanoes are erupting? Earthquakes Information about real-time earthquakes, online catalog search of archives, seismicity maps and statistics. Hazards US faults, information about seismic hazards in various areas, tools for seismic design values. Data Monitoring, station, and other various seismic data available for download. Education The science of earthquakes, FAQ, glossary, links to earthquake topics, Earthquakes for kids. Such fundamental research provides greater understanding of the physical behavior of volcanoes and how eruptions could impact communities and ecosystems.

Research provides the scientific factual basis for delineating areas impacted during past eruptions, improving eruption forecasts and warnings, enabling quantitative hazard assessments, and bringing heightened awareness to volcanic risks.

VHP engages communities and the public to prepare and respond to eruptions and unrest. Preparation is key to staying safe and experiencing minimal impact during hazardous volcanic events. For communities and infrastructure at risk, VHP personnel work directly with Federal, State, and local officials, as well as industry, news media, and the public, to increase awareness of location-specific hazards and to participate in response planning activities well ahead of volcanic crises.

To be effective during a volcanic event, volcano-hazard information must be communicated quickly and accurately. VHP provides situational awareness by 1 issuing authoritative forecasts, warnings, and status updates of volcanic activity; 2 investigating and rectifying reports of unrest and eruption that are false or misleading; 3 providing access to volcanic information and real-time data to the public via websites, social media, and subscription services; 4 participating in targeted volcano-hazard education and planning activities.

Science Explorer. Mission Areas. Unified Interior Regions. Science Centers. Frequently Asked Questions. Educational Resources. Multimedia Gallery. The article, Volcano observatories reduce risk around the globe.

Here's how we can support them , delves into topics such as infrastructure donation, research and operational motives, and training of observatory staff, while maintaining the key goal of supporting the autonomy and authoritative role of the local observatory. Our priority is to continue the important work of the Department of the Interior and the USGS, while also maintaining the health and safety of our employees and community. Based on guidance from the White House, the CDC, and state and local authorities, we are shifting our operations to a virtual mode and have minimal staffing within our offices.

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