GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The USGS Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) monitors and studies active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, and conducts research on how volcanoes work in order for the USGS to issue “timely warnings” of potential volcanic hazards to emergency-management professionals and the public.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washington and California are the only states in the lower 48 to experience a major volcanic eruption in the past 150 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Volcano Warning System (NVEWS) is a national-scale plan to ensure that volcanoes are monitored at levels commensurate to their threats. The plan was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) and its affiliated partners in state and academic institutions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The U.S. Geological Survey recently released a new Volcano Hazards Program Strategic Science Plan for 2022-2026. The plan outlines six strategic goals and scientific targets to help fulfill the program’s mission to enhance public safety and minimize social and economic disruption caused by volcanic eruptions.

Detailed explanation-5: -USGS monitors volcano activity, assess their hazards, issues warnings, and advances scientific understanding to reduce impacts of volcano eruptions.