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'''Volcano Science Center''' (VSC) is under the U.S. Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring and researching volcanic activity across the United States. | '''Volcano Science Center''' (VSC) is under the [[Geological Survey|U.S. Geological Survey]]'s [[Volcano Hazards Program]], responsible for monitoring and researching volcanic activity across the United States. | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usgs.gov/centers/volcano-science-center}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usgs.gov/centers/volcano-science-center}} | ||
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== Impact and Outcomes == | == Impact and Outcomes == | ||
* Quantitative: VSC has contributed to numerous scientific publications and has managed hundreds of volcano monitoring stations. | |||
* Qualitative: Their work has directly influenced emergency response protocols, reducing the impact of volcanic eruptions on communities. | |||
Challenges include securing consistent funding for long-term monitoring and the unpredictability of volcanic activity. | Challenges include securing consistent funding for long-term monitoring and the unpredictability of volcanic activity. | ||
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The Volcano Science Center evolved from the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, with formal structures for volcano observatories established over time. The need for a coordinated national response to volcanic threats was recognized following major eruptions like Mount St. Helens in 1980. The VSC's role has expanded with technological advancements in monitoring. | The Volcano Science Center evolved from the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, with formal structures for volcano observatories established over time. The need for a coordinated national response to volcanic threats was recognized following major eruptions like Mount St. Helens in 1980. The VSC's role has expanded with technological advancements in monitoring. | ||
Funding | == Funding == | ||
* Funding is part of the broader USGS budget, with specific allocations for volcano activities. Exact figures are not separately itemized. | |||
* Funding has been ongoing since the establishment of the observatories, with no end date planned. | |||
== Implementation == | == Implementation == | ||
VSC activities include real-time monitoring, scientific research, and public outreach. They employ a variety of tools like seismometers, gas sensors, and satellite imagery for monitoring. There's no defined end date for VSC operations as they address an ongoing natural hazard. | VSC activities include real-time monitoring, scientific research, and public outreach. They employ a variety of tools like seismometers, gas sensors, and satellite imagery for monitoring. There's no defined end date for VSC operations as they address an ongoing natural hazard. | ||
Leadership | == Leadership == | ||
Each observatory is led by a **Scientist-in-Charge**, with coordination at the VSC level. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vhp/ | * https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vhp/ | ||
=== Social media === | |||
* https://twitter.com/USGSVolcanoes | |||
== Social media == | |||
== References == | == References == | ||