These are some additional resources that you may want to check out!
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“We provide science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods, the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on, the health of our ecosystems and environment, and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods and tools to enable timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes” – About Us (https://www.usgs.gov/about/about-us). https://www.usgs.gov/
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“The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAFGI), and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS).” https://avo.alaska.edu/
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“The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Volcano Hazards Program. HVO’s mission is to monitor, investigate, and assess hazards from active volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawaii, issue warnings, and advance scientific understanding in order to reduce impacts of volcanic eruptions. Communicating the results of our work to the public, emergency managers, and the scientific community is another important aspect of the HVO mission.” https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hawaiian-volcano-observatory
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“The Catalogue of Icelandic Volcanoes is an interactive, web-based tool, containing information on the 32 volcanic systems that belong to the active volcanic zones of Iceland.” http://icelandicvolcanos.is/
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“The mission of GVP is to document, understand, and disseminate information about global volcanic activity.” https://volcano.si.edu/
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“NOAA’s Mission: Science, Service, and Stewardship. 1) to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts. 2) to share that knowledge and information with others; and 3) to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources” https://www.noaa.gov/
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“The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.” https://www.nps.gov/index.htm