Volcanic and seismic hazards on the island of Hawaii.

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: [Reston, Va.?] : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, 1990Description: 48 p. : col. ill., col. mapsReport number: US-GPO-:-1991-287-376DDC classification:

P 551.21 VOL

Subject: The eruption of volcanoes often have direct, dramatic effects on the lives of people and on their property. People who live on or near active volcanoes can benefit greatly from clear, scientific information about the volcanic and seismic hazards of the area. This booklet provides such information for the residents of Hawaii so they may effectively deal with the special geological hazards of the island. Identifying and evaluating possible geologic hazards is one of the principal roles of the US Geological Survey (USGS) and its Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. When USGS scientists recognise a potential hazard, such as an impending eruption, they notify the appropriate government officials, who in turn are responsible for advising the public to evaluate certain areas or to take other action to insure their safety.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 48)

The eruption of volcanoes often have direct, dramatic effects on the lives of people and on their property. People who live on or near active volcanoes can benefit greatly from clear, scientific information about the volcanic and seismic hazards of the area. This booklet provides such information for the residents of Hawaii so they may effectively deal with the special geological hazards of the island. Identifying and evaluating possible geologic hazards is one of the principal roles of the US Geological Survey (USGS) and its Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. When USGS scientists recognise a potential hazard, such as an impending eruption, they notify the appropriate government officials, who in turn are responsible for advising the public to evaluate certain areas or to take other action to insure their safety.

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