Glaciers can give us clues about when a volcano might erupt

Matteo Spagnolo; Brice Rea; Lestyn Barr

Glaciers can give us clues about when a volcano might erupt

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Abstract

Globally, there is about one volcano erupting each week. Volcanic unrest kills an average of 500 people every year and costs the global economy roughly US$7 billion (£5.7 billion). With one in 20 people living somewhere at risk of volcanic activity, every effort that can be made to improve the monitoring of volcanoes is important.

This is especially true for volcanoes covered by glaciers – roughly 18% of all volcanoes on Earth. When these erupt, the consequences can be among the deadliest of all natural disasters.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 2 Oct 2023

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Matteo Spagnolo receives funding from NERC and the Leverhulme Trust.

Brice Rea receives funding from NERC.

Iestyn Barr receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust and NERC

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Glaciers can give us clues about when a volcano might erupt

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