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This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the world. It integrates results from both the natural (geology, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, physical volcanology) and social sciences, and provides state-of-the-art information on volcano monitoring, the assessment of volcanic hazards, and risk mitigation measures. As one of Indonesia’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, Merapi is perhaps best known for its pyroclastic density currents, which are produced by gravitational or explosive lava dome failures (commonly referred to as Merapi-type nuées ardentes). Merapi’s eruptions have posed a persistent threat to life, property and infrastructure within the densely populated areas on the volcano’s flanks, as demonstrated most recently by catastrophic eruptions, which attracted worldwide media interest.

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Volcanism --- Volcanic hazard analysis --- Special issues --- Volcanicity --- Vulcanism --- Geodynamics --- Volcanology --- Hazard analysis, Volcanic --- Volcanic eruption hazard analysis --- Volcanic hazard assessment --- Volcanoes --- Volcanic activity prediction --- Hazard analysis --- Volcanism - California - Long Valley (Mono County) --- Volcanic hazard analysis - California - Long Valley (Mono County)

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Originally prepared for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, this is the first comprehensive assessment of global volcanic hazards and risk, presenting the state of the art in our understanding of global volcanic activity. It examines our assessment and management capabilities, and considers the preparedness of the global scientific community and government agencies to manage volcanic hazards and risk. Particular attention is paid to volcanic ash, the most frequent and wide-ranging volcanic hazard. Of interest to government officials, the private sector, students and researchers, this book is a key resource for the disaster risk reduction community and for those interested in volcanology and natural hazards. A non-technical summary is included for policy makers. Regional volcanic hazard profiles, with invaluable information on volcanic hazards and risk at the local, national and global scale, are provided online. This title is available as an open access eBook via Cambridge Books Online.

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Lahars --- Volcanic hazard analysis --- Ruiz, Nevado del (Colombia) --- Eruption, 1985. --- Hazard analysis, Volcanic --- Volcanic eruption hazard analysis --- Volcanic hazard assessment --- Volcanoes --- Volcanic mudflows --- Hazard analysis --- El Ruiz, Nevado (Colombia) --- Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia) --- Nevado el Ruiz (Colombia) --- Volcanic activity prediction --- Mudflows --- Cordillera Central (Colombia)

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What are the real risks posed by a volcanic eruption near a city - what is fact and what is myth? How have volcanic eruptions affected cities in the past, and how can we learn from these events? Why do communities continue to develop in such locations, despite the obvious threat? In this fascinating book, Grant Heiken explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy, the US, Mexico, Ecuador, The Philippines, Japan and New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards, and cities' efforts to respond to them, both good and poor. He shows that truly successful volcanic hazard mitigation cannot be accomplished without collaboration between experts in geology and natural hazards, public health, medicine, city and infrastructure planning, and civil protection. This is a topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity of these dangerous neighbors.

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