Living With Volcanoes: The USGS Volcano Hazards Program

This report summarizes the Volcano Hazards Program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Topics include its goals and activities, some key accomplishments, and a plan for future operations. There are also discussions of active and potentially active volcanoes in the U.S., the role of the USGS volcano observatories, prediction of eruptions, and potential danger to aircraft from volcanic plumes. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional