MULTIDISCIPLINARY VOLCANO MONITORING PROGRAMS AND THEIR USE IN RISK ASSESSMENT

Volcano seismology is at the core of any monitoring program on dormant and active volcanoes alike, but its full potential can only be developed if seismological methodology is combined with other techniques regarding both monitoring and modeling. Therefore, we shall set modern volcano seismology in a wider volcanological context and demonstrate how much can be gained in understanding of volcanic processes through multi-disciplinary approaches.

The second aspect of this talk addresses the impact volcanological research has for end-users in volcano observatories and other institutions charged with volcano monitoring and risk assessment. Which monitoring techniques and models from the huge pool of research results are actually useful to guide volcanic forecasting and risk mitigation on different timescales? We shall discuss achievements and challenges, and ask what future volcanological research might address.