******************************************************** From: H.Rymer <H.Rymer@xxxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************** The primary goal of the research project is a better understanding of the environmental and ecological hazards posed by gas emissions at persistently active volcanoes. Armed with this understanding, our second goal is to develop strategies to mitigate the environmental and ecological risk at these sites. We have chosen to carry out this interdisciplinary study at Masaya (Nicaragua) and Poás (Costa Rica) volcanoes because of the contrasting environmental conditions at each and the persistent, low level of eruptive activity. This project seeks to track and quantify the volatile flux at each volcano from the source magma, through the volcanic plume, to the local environmental sinks in the soil and water, and the flora and fauna. The work of volunteers on this project will involve collecting geophysical and ecological data in the field. Full training and briefings will be provided and absolutely no prior experience is required. Previous volunteers have ranged in ages from 18 to 84. If you are interested, you can join the expedition by visiting http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/exped/rymer.html There are still a limited number of places left on the January trips and on one of the March trips, so what better way to beat the cold winter and contribute to research? ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
