Preface to the focus section on volcano monitoring in the Americas
August 2, 2024
From the Andes to the Aleutian Islands, the Americas are rich with volcanism that spans a diverse range of tectonic settings, eruptive styles, levels of activity, and hazards. Over the past 120 yr, the Americas have witnessed catastrophic volcanic eruptions that have significantly impacted nearby populations. Notable events include the 8 May 1902, pyroclastic density current from Mount Pelée in Martinique, which resulted in the loss of over 28,000 lives in Saint‐Pierre, with only one or two survivors (Lacroix, 1904), and the 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia, which triggered a lahar and left an estimated...
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2024 |
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Title | Preface to the focus section on volcano monitoring in the Americas |
DOI | 10.1785/0220240270 |
Authors | Alicia J. Hotovec-Ellis, Ricardo Garza-Girón, Greg Waite, Christian Farías, Susana Layana, Matthew M. Haney |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Seismological Research Letters |
Index ID | 70258627 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Volcano Science Center |