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Volcano
Vents in the surface of the Earth through which magma and associated gases erupt; also, the forms of structures, usually conical, that are produced by the erupted material. source: USGS
World Meteorological Day: WMO calls to strengthen climate observations
23 March 2008
WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said "it is not possible to prevent natural hazards, but the loss of lives and the damage that they cause can be minimized through risk management based on better observations"....
Training & Events on Volcano
- Post graduate certificate for the study and management of geological risk21 Apr - 20 Jun 2008
- Assist national Health Ministries to ensure that health sector vulnerability reduction priorities are formulated and instituted
HFA Priority for action 1 - Cooperative Project with ADRC member countries
HFA Priority for action 1 - Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Programmes (DPM)
HFA Priority for action 1
Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database
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