U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program—Assess, forecast, prepare, engage

• DOI: 10.3133/fs20163040
• Publication Date: 2016-07-14T03:55:23Z
• Authors: Wendy K. Stovall; Aleeza M. Wilkins; Charles W. Mandev...; Carolyn L. Driedger
• Keywords: Outreach; Geological survey

First posted July 13, 2016 For additional information, contact: U.S. Geological Survey,12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 905 Reston, VA 20192http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/ At least 170 volcanoes in 12 States and 2 territories have erupted the past 12,000 years potential to erupt again. Consequences of eruptions from can extend far beyond volcano’s immediate area. Many aspects our daily life are vulnerable volcano hazards, including air travel, regional power generation transmission infrastructure, interstate transportation, port facilities, communications public health. The Survey has Federal responsibility issue timely warnings volcanic activity affected populace civil authorities. Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) is funded carry out that mission does so through a combination monitoring, short-term warnings, research on how work, community education outreach.