Volcanology

Our collaborative research with scientists at volcano observatories, geological surveys and universities worldwide is leading to a better understanding of volcanic systems and improved strategies for mitigation of volcanic risks. We have expertise in most volcano monitoring methods having applied them for over a decade to the Soufriere Hills Volcano in Montserrat. Our research interests include:

Our research interests include:

  • Volcanic hazards
  • Hazard and risk assessment and communication
  • Volcano seismology
  • Geochemistry and petrology
fire fountainCurrent volcanic unrest Latest news on global volcanoes including updates for Katla, Iceland
ash grimsvotn 'Citizen science' ash collection helped provide ash images and advance our knowledge and understanding of the of the Grímsvötn volcano eruption of 2011.

Selected research

GVMlogoGlobal Volcano Model (external link)
An international network analysing risk and vulnerability on all scales.
VOGRIPAVOGRIPA (external link)
Volcano Global Risk Identification & Analysis Project.
EVOSS ProjectEVOSS (external link)
European Volcano Observatory Space Services.
afar rift valley projectEast African rift volcanism
Geological mapping of the Afar region of the East African rift valley.
research on icelandic glaciersIcelandic volcanism
Studies into volcanism at the Katla volcano, Iceland.
caribeanCaribbean volcanism
 Studies into volcanism at the Soufrière Hills volcano, Montserrat.
mars volcanoPlanetary volcanism
Studies into volcanism on Mars.
eruptionstylesEruption styles
The activity of Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland, in 2010, provide examples of some of the different eruption styles of a volcano.

Contact

Contact Sue Loughlin for further information about BGS Volcanology