Volcanic eruptions present a variety of hazards that can affect people and infrastructure over a range of distances and timescales. Impacts can occur very close to the volcano or thousands of kilometers away, and some hazards are rapid-onset and short-duration, while others persist for years. Effectively communicating how these volcanic processes occur, the risks they present, and ways to mitigate those risks is critical for fostering relationships between scientists or observatories and local communities, developing resilience, and improving civil defense. This session welcomes submissions that present methods for engaging with members of the public about volcanic hazards. Contributions could include case studies of volcanic hazards and risk mitigation, outreach tools and programs, methods for reporting on volcanic activity, or strategies for describing volcanic processes to civil authorities or the public.

This session is submitted in coordination with the IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic Hazard and Risk.

• NH - Natural Hazards