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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

It's only the 12th January, and I've already attended and presented at a 3-day conference, submitted a fellowship application and sent off a job application. Wish me luck - 2026 is going to be full-throttle 🏎️.

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Final Registration for the VMSG Annual Meeting 2026 is fast approaching. Abstract deadline has been extended until Friday 8 Dec. We aim to inform registrants of their presentation type (talk/poster) & time slot by 12 Dec. We look forward to welcoming you all to Southampton!

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Excited to see our paper out in @natgeosci.nature.com this week! 'Lessons from 40 years of communicating volcanic risk during crisis'. In it we reflect on our progress for volcanic crisis communications since the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption, and identify where challenges remain.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Seems like an usual move that would allow the IAVCEI President to hold office for an indefinite period. I’d encourage all IAVCEI members to read carefully and vote in both these polls.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Working on risk? Why not join the Risk KAN steering committee. It's really nice opportunity to work with people all over the world that also care about risk who maybe you might not otherwise engage with. Come and join us!

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ASRA @asranetwork.org · 02/09/2025

New episode of @disordershow.bsky.social interviews our Executive Director, Ruth Richardson, on interconnected risk. Recorded during our symposium, @janekinninmont.bsky.social also speaks with the fascinating @laramani14.bsky.social & @catalinajaime.bsky.social. open.spotify.com/episode/5DZA...

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Ep 138. Are we prepared for global disasters?

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Thanks to @laramani14.bsky.social, @catalinajaime.bsky.social and Ruth Richardson at @asranetwork.org for speaking to me about their amazing work at the Currents of Change symposium earlier this summer. Lots of useful food for thought for us at @una-uk.bsky.social.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Join us on the 3rd September online or in-person for a seminar from Michael Puma, Professor of Climate and the Director of the Center for Climate Systems Research at Columbia University on "Hidden Correlations and Systemic Risk in Global Food System Vulnerability". Link below! 🌱 🌍 shorturl.at/DzNuB

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3 September 2025: Hidden Correlations and Systemic Risk in Global Food System Vulnerability seminar - CSER

Hidden Correlations and Systemic Risk in Global Food System Vulnerability Seminar Date: 3rd September 2025, 5.30 - 6.30pm UK time Venue: Syndics Room & Online Global food systems face growing threats ...

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

At IAVCEI? Come here me talk tomorrow about systemic risk response to globally disruptive eruptions in Session 6.1 - 9.30-9.45 in R290 and come visit our outreach stand from 15-17.00! #IAVCEI2025

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Last night we brought together risk communicators at the Society for Risk Analysis conference in Stavanger, Norway, to launch a new network, 'Joining Forces'. It aims to bring together the risk comms community working across domains & sectors to build a community and share best practice.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The @riskkan.bsky.social team at the @asranetwork.org symposium on systemic risk in Les Fontaines! @janasillmann.bsky.social & Pia-Johanna Schweizer. Pia & I will be Co-Leads for the new working group on systemic risk, catastrophic risk& polycrisis, & Jana co-leads the WG on climate risk modelling.

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Voice of Young Science @voiceofyoungsci.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Meet the panellists for our 13 June online Standing Up for Science workshop! 👉 Researchers will share experiences working with the public, media and policy 👉 Journalists & policy pros will bust common myths about how their worlds work Apply now: bit.ly/44wkOXT

Standing Up for Science workshop panel lineup poster. Online, 13 June, 10-13:30 BST.

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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

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

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 · 31/03/2025

Such a fun (and sticky!) weekend spent running lava modelling workshops as part of the Magma Rising exhibition at the @heong-gallery.bsky.social @downingcollege.bsky.social Cambridge for @cambridgefestival.bsky.social. Love seeing how excited others are to learn about volcanoes and our science! 🌋

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

This might be the best backdrop I've ever had for talk! I had so much fun talking about global volcanic risk and resilience as part of the Magma Rising exhibition @heong-gallery.bsky.social @downingcollege.bsky.social. Make sure you check out this excellent exhibition until 22nd April. 🌋

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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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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Asteroid #2024YRN discovered at the end of 2024, has a very small probability of striking Earth in 2032 (~1.2%). IWAN and SMPAG (UN-endorsed asteroid reaction groups) have been activated to monitor and assess the risks.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

And we tick closer… it’s now 89 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday Clock. The closest it has ever been to midnight.

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Starter pack...started! go.bsky.app/NiJYvDa

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Jenni Barclay @volcanojenni.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Shout out to our @vmsg.bsky.social community! With the fabulous annual meeting coming up after 🎄🎄Time to make a vmsg starter pack! Reply if you would like to join! 😊

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a black and white photo of a volcano erupting with the words `` i lava you '' .

Alt: a black and white photo of a volcano erupting with the words `` i lava you '' .

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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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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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Global Volcano Risk Alliance

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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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

When you research risk, it's never fun when you're on the receiving end. This looks like it could be a direct hit for my house. We've already flooded twice this year... An anxious few days ahead. #HurricaneKirk

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

Last few days to get your nominations in for @vmsg.bsky.social awards including the VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Post-doctoral Keynote Award! Deadline 15th September!

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

Our new MPhil programme in Global Risk and Resilience at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk is now open for applications for the 2025 academic year! Ideal if you want to learn more about global catastrophic and existential risks! www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/dire...

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MPhil in Global Risk and Resilience | Postgraduate Study

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

On 8th May as part of the VMSG 60th anniversary celebrations, the Cambridge Volcanology Group & Centre for the Study of Existential Risk will host Dr. Blaise Mafuko & Prof. Amy Donovan to discuss applying social sciences to volcanic risk reduction. Details in the link! www.cser.ac.uk/events/vmsg-...

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VMSG 60th Anniversary Lecture Series: How can social sciences be used to explore how communities think and feel about volcanic risk and to better inform disaster risk management?

As part of the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group's (VMSG) 60th Anniversary celebrations, we will be hosting a special public lecture at the University of Cambridge, hosted between the Centre for the...

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

Really excited to be launching this new project looking at the factors that have driven communities to resettle on the 2021 lava flows from Nyiragongo, Goma with Blaise Mafuko and the Université de Goma. Thanks to Cambridge Africa for their support. www.cser.ac.uk/news/rebuild...

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Rebuilding Lives on Lava: The Dynamic Forces Shaping Resettlement in Post-Eruption Goma

A Cambridge University interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 23/01/2024

Today, the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board once again sets the Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight. Humanity continues to face an unprecedented level of danger. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3tWroHo

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

We're very excited for the start of VMSG 2024 today and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our very first meeting in 1964! Registration is from 12:00 to 13:00. If you're having issues with travel delays and have a talk scheduled, get in touch.

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

Kicking off @vmsg.bsky.social Bristol today with an ECR fellowship writing workshop with Thomas Aubry, Tamsin Mather, @claireharnett.bsky.social, Liz Gaunt and @physicistphil.bsky.social 🌋🟠

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 02/01/2024

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of @vmsg.bsky.social! To celebrate we’ve produced a calendar of beautiful volcano related pics taken by our own community! If you’re heading to the Bristol AGM you can get your copy for a £10 donation (cash only) - but be quick, there are just 100 copies!

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 29/12/2023

Hi Bluesky 👋 we're the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group, a special interest group of the MinSoc and GeolSoc (@geolsoc.bsky.social). Follow us for updates on all things volcanic and magmatic! You can find more about what we do via the links to our website and other accounts here: linktr.ee/vmsg

Photo of hexagonal columns of basalt extending out into the sea at the Giant's Causeway, N Ireland. Credit: Elliot Carter

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Had a fun few days in Stockholm this week speaking about all things GCR comms at the Mimir Center for Long Term Futures conference. Enjoyed some awesome talks on brain emulation, societal collapse, panspermia and The Moral Circle 🌋🧠🗿

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Lara Mani @laramani14.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Thinking of heading to the EGU next year? Consider submitting an abstract to one of our sessions! Abstract deadline 10th Jan. ITS4.10/NH13.1 - Climate extremes, ecosystems & society: impacts, cascades, systemic risk & resilience. meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/sessio...

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