volcanic hazard management

• Management takes place either as part of a long-term response strategy or in advance of a hazard occurring in the first place.
• Risk management is designed to reduce the impacts of volcanic hazards via:

  • Preparation
  • Mitigation
  • Prevention 
  • Adaptation
• Preparation – knowing what you will do if a hazard occurs and having plans in place to respond.
• Mitigation - measures that eliminate or reduce the impacts and risks of hazards through proactive measures taken before a disaster occurs.
• Prevention – preventing the hazard or impacts from happening in the first place.
• Adaptation - adjustments made by a society that enhance their ability to cope with hazards when they occur. 
• Preparation

  • Education
  • Emergency Kits
  • Monitoring
• Mitigation

  • Lahar Channels
  • Urban design planning
  • Blocking lava flows
• Prevention

  • Lake Nyos, Cameroon
• Adaptation

  • Living with volcanic hazards (sustainable living)
  • Tourism in Hawaii