Volcanoes Loom as Sleeping Threat for Millions

This National Geographic news article from July 2002 describes world wide volcanic hazards. Due to the increasing population near dangerous volcanoes, the importance of volcanic monitoring and hazard prevention is essential. This article discusses the difficulty of educating residents about volcanic hazards and establishing programs to prevent disasters. The article also outlines several National Geographic television programs that relate to this topic. Users can also link to other National Geographic news stories, special news series and the main National Geographic site. Educational levels: General public