Volcanic Monitoring - Monitoring and Testing Information

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Long-Term Volcano Surveillance via Volcanic Sediment Analysis

Why is Volcano Surveillance Necessary? Volcanoes pose a danger to life in many parts of the world. Eruptions occur relatively frequently, presenting risks to both health and infrastructure. The analysis of gas, liquid, and soil samples offers vital information regarding the levels of rare gas isotopes such as argon, neon and helium. Volcano monitoring requires the use of a number of methods to ...

Micro Pulse LiDAR enhances global aviation safety - Case study

To address the need for better information about volcanic ash events, the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) asked Météo-France (MF), the French national meteorological ...

Volcanic activity and imminent eruptions can be detected with a novel new lightning warning system

In 2020 alone, the Smithsonian Institution recorded 67 confirmed volcanic eruptions from 63 different volcanoes. Of these recorded instances, 22 were from new eruptions that began within the year. Volcanoes are an incredible force of nature made ...

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Raman Depolarization Lidar for Meteorological Applications

The LR111-D300 model aerosol LIDAR is an active laser remote sensing instrument, designed to provide a wealth of information about the atmosphere, including unambiguous detection of volcanic ash. It can also provide detailed information on the Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL), including information for air quality and forecasting model validation. With a minor upgrade, the system can provide remote ...