Volcano monitoring. Image courtesy of the USGS. Last night I had the opportunity to see a talk given by YVO Scientist-in-Charge Dr. Jake Lowenstern as part of the Volcanological Society of ...

T he impending eruption of Alaska's Mt. Spurr is a timely reminder that, if you live near a volcano, you should be prepared in case it blows. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says there ...

A group of international scientists gathered at the Cascades Volcano Observatory this week to learn about volcano hazard monitoring techniques they can bring back to their home countries.

It is the responsibility of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program to deliver forecasts, warnings and information based on scientific understanding of volcanic processes so that eventually, we may fear ...

The United States ranks third, behind Indonesia and Japan, in the number of historically active volcanoes – with 161 potentially active volcanoes, according to the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.

During volcanic crises, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) plays a pivotal role, sharing information on activity and associated hazards with close partners on the Island of Hawaii ...

Dr. John Eichelberger is the program coordinator for the USGS Volcano Hazards Program. He has more than 34 years of experience as a volcano expert and was previously the chair of the University of ...

Nevertheless, on rare occasions, volcanic eruptions have injected significant amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, said the USGS’ Volcano Hazards Program in an online article, opens new tab.

Roads were closed and health authorities monitored the skies for hazards from smoke, gas and drifting ash after Mauna Loa volcano, on the Big Island of Hawaii, erupted for the first time in 38 ...

Here, they spoke with officials in the U.S. Geological Survey’s Volcano Disaster Assistance Program, learning about expertise and equipment that mitigates volcanic hazards.

The first question one should ask themselves is, do I live within range of a volcano, and if so, how close? The USGS can help you assess your hazard. Although households within 20 miles are under the ...