Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Volcanoes and Volcanic Ash Part 1

Introduction

Learning objectives:

1. Part one of a two part set that describes and discusses Volcanoes and Volcanic Ash as hazards to people, aviation, and shows different methods of observation, analysis and modeling.
2. Primary categories:
   1. Volcano Types
   2. Hazards on the Ground and in the Air
   3. Ash/Aerosol Remote Sensing, Detection and Other Observations
   4. Modeling and Plume Dispersion
   5. Recent Examples and Hypothetical Eruptions

Training Session Options

NOAA/NWS students – to begin the training, use the web-based video, YouTube video, or audio playback options below (if present for this session). Certificates of completion for NOAA/NWS employees can be obtained by accessing the session via the Commerce Learn Center

1. Audio playback (recommended for low-bandwidth users) – This is an audio playback version in the form of a downloadable VISITview and can be taken at anytime.

   Create a directory to download the audio playback file (89 MB) from the following link: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/training_sessions/volcanoes_and_volcanic_ash_part_1/volcanoes_and_volcanic_ash_part_1_audio.exe

   After extracting the files into that directory click on either the visitplay.bat or visitauto.bat file to start the lesson. If both files are present, use visitauto.bat

References/Additional Links

• Talking points are available for this lesson and may be printed out to easily review the session in detail at any time.
• ***Important links for additional information***
• For WFOs – Volcanic Ash Products Quick Tip Sheet
• USGS  How to be prepared for an ashfall
• IVHHN – Guidelines for preparedness before, during and after an ashfall