Reduce Risks of Volcanoes

• One way of reducing the risk of a volcanic eruption is having an evacuation plan
• By monitoring the movement of tectonic plates and changes in the surface of the volcano, scientists can predict the likelihood of a volcanic eruption
• Seismometers and lasers are used to monitor the earth movements that can often occur before a volcanic eruption
• Ways to reduce the risks of volcanoes are

  • Monitoring
  • Prediction
  • Protection
  • Planning