Publication Citation

USGS Series Fact Sheet
Report Number 064-97
Title Mobile Response Team Saves Lives in Volcano Crises
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Ewert, John W.; Miller, C. Dan; Hendley, James W., II; Stauffer, Peter H.
Year 1997
Originating office Geological Survey (U.S.)
USGS Library Call Number (200) F327 no.97-064
Physical description 1 sheet : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm. col. ill., col. map ;
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Abstract

The world's only volcano crisis response team, organized and operated by the USGS, can be quickly mobilized to assess and monitor hazards at volcanoes threatening to erupt. Since 1986, the team has responded to more than a dozen volcano crises as part of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP), a cooperative effort with the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The work of USGS scientists with VDAP has helped save countless lives, and the valuable lessons learned are being used to reduce risks from volcano hazards in the United States.