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Global Volcano Risk Alliance

@gvra.bsky.social
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We're dedicated to mitigating the risk from globally impactful eruptions, through international monitoring, preparedness and advocacy for early action.

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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
There are also numerous talks and posters from the GVRA community throughout the week: www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/news/news-po...
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance - GVRA Social Meetup
June 2025 Global Volcano Risk Alliance at the IAVCEI General Assembly, 2025, Geneva. GVRA will be attending the 2025 IAVCEI conference in Geneva between 29th June and 4th July. We will also be partici...
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
You can also catch us during the IAVCEI outreach sessions, where we'll have our new outreach exhibit 'The Lava Dome' - a VR volcano experience, 'Risk on the Rocks' - a game to test your volcanic risk knowledge and a beautiful volcano art gallery!
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Are you coming to the 2025 @iavcei.bsky.social conference in Geneva? Join us for our Social Meetup on 1st July from 7 pm at the Buvette des Bains. Bring your swimmers, picnic or grab a fondue! Everyone welcome. Note: entry to the pier is 2 CHF cash only.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Thanks Ben! It’s Tuesday the 1st!
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Heading to the IAVCEI General Assembly or based in Geneva? GVRA are hosting an outreach booth called 'Lava Dome' at the IAVCEI conference, and will host a social meetup on 2nd July from 7 pm at the Buvette Des Bains! Join us for swimming and socialising! (Note: entry to the pier is 2CHF in cash).
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
GVRA are co-organisers for the University of Niigata Symposium on 'volcanology in practice'. We are organising Day 1 on exposure, preparedness and risk reduction &will run a workshop. Registration &abstract submission are open now. www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/news/news-po...
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
GVRA joins the UKRI ESRC/AHRC ARC Accelerator. @laramani14.bsky.social has received funding to support her time for 6 months (March to September) to work on the development of the organisation. www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/news/news-po...
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Stories from Sulawesi - GVRA ran its first pilot project in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, where @mikevolc.bsky.social and his team installed low-cost seismometers in two schools and educated over 300 students. www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/news/news-po...
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We've just launched our new newsletter! We'll be using it to share our activities, opportunities and updates quarterly, so make sure you sign-up to keep in the loop! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Here's a summary of our June edition:
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
We're excited to be co-organisers for Niigata University’s 1st International Symposium on “Volcanology in Practice,” to be hosted in Niigata, Japan, from 7-10th October 2025, organised by ‪@farquharson.bsky.social‬. Abstract submission & registration are open now! www.thevolcano.world/index.html
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Just one day before this eruption, La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent also erupted, killing 1,500 people. Two eruptions in two days with over 30,000 lives lost. A catastrophic couple of days in Caribbean disaster history & a significant wake-up call of the risks volcanoes pose in the region.
Photo credit: Tempest Anderson Photographic Archive at York Museums Trust.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
8th May is the anniversary of the 1902 eruption of Mt Pelee, Martinique, which led to the loss of over 28,000 people in the town of St Pierre. The eruption remains one of the most deadly historical eruptions to date & shows the importance of focused preparedness and early action ahead of crises.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
This eruption shows what can be achieved when preparedness and disaster risk reduction are prioritised in advance of a volcanic crisis, and is a key inspiration for the formation of Global Volcano Risk Alliance.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Today marks the 4th anniversary of the explosive phase of the 2020-2021 St Vincent eruption. Effective monitoring, good coordination, extensive education campaigns and efficient communications contributed to the successful evacuation of over 20,000 people with no recorded deaths.
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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Excited to be part of the UKRI ARC Accelerate cohort for 2025 which will allow me to spend the next 6 months focused on the development of our new charity @gvra.bsky.social!
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Super important thread here. VDAP has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands from volcanic eruptions and is the only international volcano crisis team out there.
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Global Crisis Management Report @globalcmrpt.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Antarctica ice melt could cause 100 hidden volcanoes to erupt @gvra.bsky.social
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Antarctica ice melt could cause 100 hidden volcanoes to erupt
More than 100 volcanoes lurk beneath the surface in Antarctica. Ice sheet melt could set them off.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Today marks 3 years since the powerful eruption of the Hunga Tonga volcano that generated a tsunami that struck Tonga & severed communication lines. This eruption was a key motivator for the formation of GVRA & our co-founders @mikevolc.bsky.social & @laramani14.bsky.social spoke to DW about it:
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Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption sparks concern – DW – 07/02/2024
When underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted in the South Pacific in 2022 researchers were alarmed. The are now calling for closer volcano monitoring.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
We're excited to start the New Year by welcoming a new member to our Governing Board! Daniel Reyland is an expert in CBRN and malicious risks, and brings a wealth of skills and experience in governance of catastrophic risks and charity management.
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Anders Sandberg @arenamontanus.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
CNN on volcanic risk. There is a reason I support @gvra.bsky.social and interest myself in volcano engineering (real geoengineering!) beside the sheer fascination of eruptions. edition.cnn.com/2024/12/24/c...
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The next massive volcanic eruption is coming. It will cause chaos the world is not prepared for | CNN
Mount Tambora in Indonesia 1815 was the planet’s last massive eruption and it ushered in global disaster. Scientists warn the world may be due another and it is not prepared
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We wanted to end the year with a big thank you to everyone for their wonderful support this year, and to wish you all a restful festive season! We're really excited for 2025 and look forward to engaging with you all in the New Year! 🌋🎁🎄
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Henning @geohenning.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Three years ago, on Dec 4, 2021, Mount Semeru in Java erupted after heavy rainfall caused the collapse of its lava dome. The #eruption led to pyroclastic flows and lahars, damaging homes and several public buildings. At least 69 people died, 104 were injured, and more than 10,000 were displaced. 🌋
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Check out an article in today's economist, where it mentions the risk from large magnitude volcanic eruptions: www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
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Ten implausible-sounding scenarios for 2025
In the modern age, the unbelievable has become commonplace. Here are ten unbelievable-sounding things that could happen in 2025
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Julie Elliott @julieelliott.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
#30DayMapChallenge Day 14: World Map Large explosive volcanic eruptions during the Holocene plotted by VEI (Volcano Explosivity Index). Volcano data from SI Global Volcanism Program.
Map of the world with circles of various sizes in shades of red, orange, and yellow.  The circle size and color corresponds to size of explosive volcanic eruption that took place.  There are far more smaller circles than very large circles, indicating that very large eruptions are (thankfully) less common.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
It's great to see more scientists agree with our mission for global volcano preparedness. This is a really important and insightful read for all:
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
The 2022 Tongan eruption should have been a warning shot to ensure we're better prepared for the global consequences from volcanic eruptions. Check out the film with @mikevolc.bsky.social @laramani14.bsky.social @dwnewstoday.bsky.social on why this moment was so important: www.dw.com/en/hunga-ton...
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Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption sparks concern – DW – 07/02/2024
When underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted in the South Pacific in 2022 researchers were alarmed. The are now calling for closer volcano monitoring.
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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Excited to finally share what @mikevolc.bsky.social & I have been working on for the past few years. We're extremely passionate about this mission & grateful for all the support we've received. But, there's so much to do & it needs all of us - so follow us to see how you can get involved! 🌋
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Matt Pritchard @mattepritchard.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
I am glad to serve on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Global Volcano Risk Alliance to help people arounid the world prepare for impactful eruptions. The 2022 Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai eruption was a wake-up call we need to heed. www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/home
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Volcanoes pose globally catastrophic threats to society through their multi-hazard impacts that can alter the Earth's climate and disrupt our global critical systems. The direct and indirect impacts t...
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James Dalziel @j-dalziel.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
I'm excited to be involved with the Global Volcano Risk Alliance & their aims to increase global preparedness from high-impact eruptions, by better integrating volcanic hazard into risk assessment & management strategies to help prepare stakeholders for future disruption from volcanism.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
Follow us for updates on our work or to find out how you can support us!
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
Investing in preparedness measures including early-warning systems and proactive risk management for volcanic eruptions can save billions in emergency aid, economic recovery, and infrastructure repair, and making us more resilient to the impacts of volcanic eruptions.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
The global impacts from volcanic eruptions - such as famines, economic disruptions, and climate shocks -are underestimated. As a result, volcanic threats receive limited attention and funding, especially as many of the world’s most hazardous volcanoes are in lower-income regions.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
Representing a community working on volcanoes or concerned by the risks, Global Volcano Risk Alliance (GVRA) aims to coordinate efforts to mitigate volcanic risk and enhance global preparedness.
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Global Volcano Risk Alliance @gvra.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
We are Global Volcano Risk Alliance a new charity organisation working to build global resilience to volcanic eruptions. Our mission is to safeguard millions of lives through regional and international preparedness, monitoring, and advocacy. www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com
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Volcanoes pose globally catastrophic threats to society through their multi-hazard impacts that can alter the Earth's climate and disrupt our global critical systems. The direct and indirect impacts t...
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