Large volcanic eruptions

Abstract

What is the problem? Large volcanic eruptions, though rare, could have an extremely negative humanitarian impact. What are possible interventions? Based on current knowledge and technology, large eruptions cannot be prevented, but further research may improve the prediction of eruptions and allow for some mitigation of humanitarian impacts. Who else is working on it? Although scientific organizations fund some basic research on volcanic eruptions, we are not aware of any organizations explicitly working to reduce the humanitarian risk from large eruptions.