[sotd] Decade Volcanoes [January 16, 2008]

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        Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 16, 2008

        Decade Volcanoes

Today's site, from National Geographic Magazine, offers an exhibit on a
United Nations initiative to reduce the impact of natural disasters,
specifically highlighting volcanoes. Gentle Subscribers will discover an
informative presentation on some of the most threatening and potentially
dangerous volcanoes worldwide.

"[T]he International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the
Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) ... designated Vesuvius and 15 other volcanoes
worthy of study because of their explosive histories and close proximity to
human populations. ... The aim of the project is twofold: To gather
scientific data about the Decade Volcanoes and to increase awareness of the
dangers they present, in hopes of reducing the loss of human life if, and
when, they erupt." - from the website

After the introduction, visitors are whisked to a volcano map displaying
the hot spots around the globe. Clicking on any of these, from Mount
Rainier in the U.S. to Mount Unzen in Japan, brings up a striking photo of
the volcano and a summary of its history, and the nearby population
numbers. The "Did You Know?" link on the left leads to additional
information about how loss of life and property were averted during the
1992 eruption of Mount Etna in Italy.

Travel to the site for an illuminating look at some of the world's most
dangerous volcanoes at:

http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0709/vesuvius/volcano-map.html

  A.M. Holm
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