1. An introduction to global volcanic hazard and risk S. C. Loughlin, C. Vye-Brown, R. S. J. Sparks, S. K. Brown, J. Barclay, E. Calder, E. Cottrell, G. Jolly, J.-C. Komorowski, C. Mandeville, C. Newhall, J. Palma, S. Potter, G. Valentine, B. Baptie, J. Biggs, H. S. Crosweller, E. Ilyinskaya, C. Kilburn, K. Mee and M. Pritchard; 2. Global volcanic hazard and risk S. K. Brown, S. C. Loughlin, R. S. J. Sparks, C. Vye-Brown, J. Barclay, E. Calder, E. Cottrell, G. Jolly, J.-C. Komorowski, C. Mandeville, C. Newhall, J. Palma, S. Potter, G. Valentine, B. Baptie, J. Biggs, H. S. Crosweller, E. Ilyinskaya, C. Kilburn, K. Mee and M. Pritchard; 3. Volcanic ash fall hazard and risk S. F. Jenkins, T. M. Wilson, C. Magill, V. Miller, C. Stewart, R. Blong, W. Marzocchi, M. Boulton, C. Bonadonna and A. Costa; 4. Populations around Holocene volcanoes and development of a Population Exposure Index S. K. Brown, M. R. Auker and R. S. J. Sparks; 5. An integrated approach to Determining Volcanic Risk in Auckland, New Zealand: the multidisciplinary DEVORA project N. I. Deligne, J. M. Lindsay and E. Smid; 6. Tephra fall hazard for the Neapolitan area W. Marzocchi, J. Selva, A. Costa, L. Sandri, R. Tonini and G. Macedonio; 7. Eruptions and lahars of Mount Pinatubo, 1991–2000 C. G. Newhall and R. Solidum; 8. Improving crisis decision-making at times of uncertain volcanic unrest (Guadeloupe, 1976) J.-C. Komorowski, T. Hincks, R. S. J. Sparks, W. Aspinall and CASAVA ANR project consortium; 9. Forecasting the November 2010 eruption of Merapi, Indonesia J. Pallister and Surono; 10. The importance of communication in hazard zone areas: case study during and after 2010 Merapi eruption, Indonesia S. Andreastuti, J. Subandriyo, S. Sumarti and D. Sayudi; 11. Nyiragongo (Democratic Republic of Congo), January 2002: a major eruption in the midst of a complex humanitarian emergency J.-C. Komorowski and K. Karume; 12. Volcanic ash fall impacts T. M. Wilson, S. F. Jenkins and C. Stewart; 13. Health impacts of volcanic eruptions C. Horwell, P. Baxter and R. Kamanyire; 14. Volcanoes and the aviation industry P. W. Webley; 15. The role of volcano observatories in risk reduction G. Jolly; 16. Developing effective communication tools for volcanic hazards in New Zealand, using social science G. Leonard and S. Potter; 17. Volcano monitoring from space M. Poland; 18. Volcanic unrest and short-term forecasting capacity J. Gottsmann; 19. Global monitoring capacity: development of the Global Volcano Research and Monitoring Institutions Database and analysis of monitoring in Latin America N. Ortiz Guerrero, S. K. Brown, H. Delgado Granados and C. Lombana Criollo; 20. Volcanic hazard maps E. Calder, K. Wagner and S. E. Ogburn; 21. Risk assessment case history: the Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat W. Aspinall and G. Wadge; 22. Development of a new global Volcanic Hazard Index (VHI) M. R. Auker, R. S. J. Sparks, S. F. Jenkins, S. K. Brown, W. Aspinall, N. I. Deligne, G. Jolly, S. C. Loughlin, W. Marzocchi, C. G. Newhall and J. L. Palma; 23. Global distribution of volcanic threat S. K. Brown, R. S. J. Sparks and S. F. Jenkins; 24. Scientific communication of uncertainty during volcanic emergencies J. Marti; 25. Volcano Disaster Assistance Program: preventing volcanic crises from becoming disasters and advancing science diplomacy J. Pallister; 26. Communities coping with uncertainty and reducing their risk: the collaborative monitoring and management of volcanic activity with the Vigías of Tungurahua J. Stone, J. Barclay, P. Ramon, P. Mothes and STREVA.
The first comprehensive assessment of global volcanic hazards and risk, with detailed regional profiles, for the disaster risk reduction community. Also available as Open Access.
Dr Susan Loughlin is the Head of Volcanology at the British Geological Survey (BGS) and joint leader of the Global Volcano Model (GVM). Her research interests include volcanic processes, hazards and risk, communication, social and environmental impacts of eruptions and the interaction of scientists and decision makers. Dr Loughlin spent several years at Montserrat Volcano Observatory and was Director for two years. She has provided advice to governments and communities during volcanic unrest and eruptions (e.g. Montserrat and Iceland/UK) and provided scientific evidence for longer-term planning. Professor Steve Sparks is a volcanologist at the University of Bristol and joint leader of the Global Volcano Model (GVM). With expertise in many aspects of volcanology, he is the most highly cited scientist in this field. His interests include volcanic hazards and risk, the physics of volcanic eruptions and fluid dynamics of hazardous flows. Professor Sparks has provided advice to governments during ongoing and developing volcanic emergencies in Montserrat and Iceland. Dr Sarah Brown is a researcher in volcanology at the University of Bristol. Her interests lie in physical volcanology with an emphasis on the assessment of hazard and risk. Dr Brown works on combining and developing volcanological datasets including the Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions database (LaMEVE) to investigate the global eruption record with an aim towards developing a better understanding of volcanic risk. Dr Susanna Jenkins is a volcanologist at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on the assessment of hazards and risks associated with explosive volcanism. Dr Jenkins has worked with research, government and civil protection agencies, particularly in south-east Asia and the Lesser Antilles, in quantifying the risk from future eruptions and assessing the impact of recent damaging eruptions. Dr Charlotte Vye-Brown is a volcanologist at the British Geological Survey. She applies a multidisciplinary approach of field studies, geochemistry and remote sensing to her research. Her interests include volcanic geology, formation of continental flood basalts, lava flow emplacement, rift volcanism and communication of science to support planning and response to volcanic activity.
'Global Volcanic Hazards and Risks is an excellent state-of-the-art
summary of the knowledge and practice of volcanic risk. It is also
a call to action: it clearly reminds us that there is still a huge
amount of work to be done in understanding the hazards and risks of
the world's active volcanoes. … The book is very accessibly written
and could easily serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate
classes in volcanology and volcanic hazards; the latter
particularly benefiting from the compiled databases, the range of
methods in the case studies and the cited literature. This book is
a key resource for those interested in volcanology and natural
hazards as well as for the disaster risk reduction community,
policy makers, and the generally interested reader.' Shan de Silva,
Elements
'This volume is the first 'comprehensive assessment' of worldwide
knowledge about the hazards and risks associated with active and
dormant volcanoes. It is a massive collaborative effort by the
international volcanological community (over 130 scientists from 86
organizations in approximately 50 countries) for the primary
purpose of preparing for environmental disasters and saving lives.
Currently, essential information about more than 80 percent of the
world's active volcanoes is lacking, and more than a billion lives
are in direct danger … The importance of this encyclopedic book for
all workers in volcanic regions cannot be overestimated.' T. L. T.
Grose, Choice
'With some exceptions, this largely descriptive text appears to be
aimed at a non-technical audience, and thus provides a thorough
grounding on the essential topics related to estimating volcanic
risk. … The most salient point of the book is the numerous case
studies of volcanic hazards and risk management strategies, which
present an invaluable framework for policy makers and those wishing
to understand the decision-making process. … In addition to
providing a detailed analytical framework for volcanic hazards,
this book also contains many useful tables and figures of data,
which are clearly presented and well organized. … The wealth of
figures and diagrams, and the general lack of confusing technical
jargon make this a highly accessible text to those without a
geological background, while also providing helpful and practical
insights to those who already understand the basics.' Claire L.
Cooper, American Mineralogist
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