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IAVCEI and IASPEI joint symposium at IUGG 2007
Subduction zone related volcanism and hazard mitigation
From: Jorge Clavero
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Dear Colleagues,
A joint symposium (JSW001) between IAVCEI and IASPEI will be held at IUGG
2007 on:
Subduction zone related volcanism and hazard mitigation
We would like to invite contributions regarding studies on different aspects
of volcanic hazards in subduction zones, especially those located in
developing countries. The main goal is to bring together people working on
volcanic hazard mitigation in developing countries and discuss how
scientific research can actually help to reduce volcanic risks in these
areas.
Summary of symposium: Many densely populated countries are situated along
major subduction zones whose seismic and volcanic hazards may have severe
consequences on the socio-economic conditions of these countries. The 2004
Sumatran great earthquake with its attendant devastating tsunami highlighted
the need to study such areas in order to understand the nature of subduction
processes and provide a coherent picture to understand its possible effects.
Several eruptions occurred in the 20th century in developing countries
located along subduction zones. Some of them have caused a large number of
casualties and great damage to infrastructure.
The symposium on "subduction zone related volcanism and hazard mitigation"
is organized to bring together people working on volcanological studies
along subduction zones and especially in volcanic hazard mitigation.
Research on topics like: i) Volcano hazard mapping, ii) Mitigation
strategies for subduction zone related hazards, iii) Development of
integrated emergency plans to reduce risk in subduction zones, iv) General
volcanological studies focused in improving volcanic hazard knowledge, and
v) Integrated geophysical, geological and geochemical studies to improve
volcanic hazard mitigation would be most welcome.
For information on IUGG meeting, scientific program and abstract submission,
visit the website:
http://www.iugg2007perugia.it
Looking forward to receive your contributions to this session,
Jorge Clavero
IAVCEI/IASPEI Working Group
Subduction Zones located in developing countries
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Jorge Clavero R.
Programa Riesgo Volcánico de Chile/Volcano Hazard Prog.
Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería
Av. Santa María 0104-Providencia-Santiago
CHILE
F: 56-2-7375050
Fax:56-2-7379253
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