Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring

Objective

To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, responds to volcanic crises, and conducts research on how volcanoes work to fulfill a Congressional mandate (Public Law 93-288) that the USGS issue "timely warnings" of potential volcanic hazards to responsible emergency-management authorities and to the populace affected. VHP provides domestic assistance in order to expand the expertise and capabilities applied to fulfilling its mission.

Who Can Apply

• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• Other public institution/organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• State

None.

Who Benefits

• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Anyone/general public
• Scientist/Researchers
• Engineer/Architect
• State
• Local
• Public nonprofit institution/organization

None.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements

Program Contact

wstovall@usgs.gov
360-993-8911