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Introduction

Volcanic Hazards

Scientists

Emergency Managers

The Media

Appendices
Volcanic Terminology Page 30
Volcanic Terminology Page 31
Tips for Interviewees Page 32
Resource Guide Page 33
Volcano Observatories & Directors Page 34
Related Reading Page 35
Internet Resources & Volcano Alert Levels Page 36
Example press release Page 37

Communication During Volcanic Emergencies
An Operations Manual for the Caribbean



http://www.cdera.org

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/ west.indies/soufriere/govt/miscdocs/assess12

http://rmsismo.uprm.edu/English/index. html

http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/
WestIndies/KickEmJenny/framework.html


http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/
volc_images/north_america/west_indies.html


http://www.benfieldhrc.com

http://www.earthsciences.ucl.ac.uk/


http://dominicapsn.freeyellow.com/
page1.html



http://volcano.ipgp.jussieu.fr:8080


http://volcano.ipgp.jussieu.fr:8080/
martinique/stationmar.html

http://www.mvomrat.com

http://www.synapses.co.uk/science/ mvolcano .html


Alert level system in operation during the
Soufriere Hills eruption on Montserrat.
WHITE - No new activity.
All zones may be occupied.
YELLOW - Some activity.
Local evacuations may be
neccessary.
AMBER - Dome formation,
eruption in progress. High
level of alert.
ORANGE - Change in style
of activity. Heightened alert;
prepare for evacuation. All
schools closed
RED - Dome collapse
underway. Pyroclastic flows in
valleys. Rapid evacuation may
be required in the next four
hours. Prepare for gravel,
pumice and ash fall. Schools
remain closed.