Jacob B. Lowenstern 2024 <p><span>The distribution of volcano monitoring networks and volcano expertise does not correlate well with the global distribution of volcanic risk. All countries have cultural, financial, bureaucratic, political, and logistical barriers to effective risk reduction. The lack of parity amongst volcano observatories jeopardizes public safety and curtails scientific research and understanding. Having global data compiled daily to retain a full record of volcanic unrest would lead to large and meaningful improvements in future eruption forecasts. To make progress on these issues, the volcanological community needs greater collaboration, standardization, and support..</span></p> application/pdf 10.4401/ag-9181 en Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia A case for improved global coordination of volcano observatories article