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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Recent advances in volcano monitoring, new and refined
volcano-hazard assessments, and better warning schemes have
significantly improved the USGS's capability to warn of
volcano hazards and impending eruptions. Volcano information
and warnings, however, no matter how timely or precise,
will reduce volcanic risk only if they are communicated
effectively to a wide audience, especially to people who
live and work in potentially hazardous areas and to emergency-management
specialists.
Mitigation Activites:
- Measure and observe changes in volcanic activity to
determe when a volcano might erupt.
- Provide advance warning for saving lives and minimizing
property damage
- Provide the best possible scientific information about
volcanoes that will help people to choose and manage the
risks associated with active and potentially active volcanoes.
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