The communication of volcano information in New Zealand - A narrative review
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Abstract
Communication of volcano information is critical for effective volcanic risk management. A variety of information is communicated to inform decisions and guide actions for planning, preparedness, and response. Such information needs to be reliable, and fit-for-purpose across different stages of volcanic activity (quiescence, unrest, short or long-term eruptive stages, and the post-eruptive stage). However, an understanding of communication across these different stages of volcanic activity remains limited. We undertook a narrative review of New Zealand literature to explore what information is communicated about volcanoes, across which stages of activity and by whom. Results highlight that NZ literature only documents certain aspects of volcano information and communication, specifically regarding certain locations, stages of volcanic activity (i.e. quiescence or unrest), or hazards. Literature gaps exist regarding volcano communication during unrest and post-eruptive stages, as well as how volcano information evolves between these phases, and how decision-makers use such information. Additional work would be useful to document existing examples of volcano information for different stages of activity. Further research could help in understanding the information needs of decision-makers during each of these stages to improve information and communication.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The communication of volcano information in New Zealand - A narrative review |
| Series title | New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics |
| DOI | 10.1080/00288306.2025.2454558 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication Date | February 13, 2025 |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Geologic Hazards Science Center - Seismology / Geomagnetism |
| Description | 18 p. |
| First page | 591 |
| Last page | 608 |
| Country | New Zealand |