What is the ultimate goal of volcanological research?

This report identifies key science questions, research and observation priorities, and approaches for building a volcano science community capable of tackling ... A volcanic eruption is one of nature's most destructive forces, and can result in damage or destruction to homes, businesses, transportation and agriculture ... Sep 22, 2011 ... Several active volcanoes are relatively close to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. JBER is not close enough to the volcano to be directly impacted by lava or an ... May 24, 2024 ... Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption triggered widespread deadly and damaging tsunami waves. A damaged boat washed up into the middle of a field ... IVESPA is a new observational database of independent eruption source parameters. It contains all parameters required to validate explosive eruptive column ... Aug 22, 2018 ... Now, Dr Matthew Genge from Imperial College London has discovered that electrified volcanic ash from eruptions can 'short-circuit' the ... Mar 12, 2025 ... A 2025 volcanic eruption at Mount Spurr near Anchorage is “likely” according to a new bulletin by the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The timing of ... Apr 23, 2015 ... Volcanic eruptions can affect climate in two main ways. First, they release the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, contributing to warming of the atmosphere. Jun 8, 2015 ... The eruption that began on June 8, 1783, in the southern district of Síða was something that had never seen before. Volcanic eruptions are an important and natural source of catastrophic disturbance to ecological communities. However, opportunities to study them are ...