Grand challenges to better prepare for volcanic eruptions
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 11:32
in Earth & Climate
Despite broad understanding of volcanoes, our ability to predict the timing, duration, type, size, and consequences of volcanic eruptions is limited, says a new report. To improve eruption forecasting and warnings to save lives, the report identifies research priorities for better monitoring of volcanic eruptions and three grand challenges facing the volcano science community.