Volcanology

Comprehensive Tracking Gives Timely Cautions of Volcano Rekindling

Volcanic monitoring types and methods employed. Credit: USGS Volcano Hazards ProgramScientists must employ numerous tools to listen to and see activity inside a volcano in order to keep a watch on it. The USGS Volcano Hazards Program monitors volcanoes for signals of change that indicate volcanic reawakening. Surveillance must include several observations (earthquakes, ground...