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Robertson, Richard E. A., Barclay, Jenni 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6122-197X, Joseph, E. P. and Sparks, R. S. J.
(2024)
An overview of the eruption of La Soufrière Volcano, St Vincent 2020–21.
Geological Society Special Publication, 539.
pp. 1-24.
ISSN 0305-8719
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Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the eruption of La Soufrière Volcano on the island of St Vincent which occurred between 27 December 2020 and 22 April 2022. It sets the stage for the 17 papers included in this Special Publication that showcase the initial scientific findings arising from analysis of the crisis. Here we present a chronology of the eruption and discuss the key findings from these papers while underscoring the areas for which further research is needed. The detailed account of the eruption offers several lessons for volcanic crisis management and provides insights into the most effective communication process through this type of crisis. It highlights the need for and benefits of planning and preparedness activities prior to an eruption as well as of long-term engagement with disaster management officials and at-risk communities. The value of partnerships both within the island and with external collaborators was shown to be critical as was the use of a multiparametric dataset to assess the course of the eruption. We contend that the papers contained in this publication provide key insights into the mechanisms by which volcanic eruptions can impact populations at risk. The suite of analyses and data have generated a canonical dataset that can provide the framework for new advances in understanding the causes and consequences of varying eruptions worldwide.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | water science and technology,ocean engineering,geology,sdg 17 - partnerships for the goals,sdg 11 - sustainable cities and communities ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2300/2312 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Geosciences |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Dec 2023 02:58 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2024 03:08 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/94020 |
| DOI: | 10.1144/SP539-2023-95 |
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