A volcano is an opening in the earth's surface or crust, which allows hot, molten rock, ash and gases to escape from deep bellow the surface. Spewing molten, fluid magmas to escape, volcanic gas eruption pose immense threat to life and properly. Although most volcanoes in the world lie dormant today, there is no complete assurance that the volcanoes cannot erupt in the near future.
'Volcano Disaster Management' has been written to serve as a handy reference and guide for those involved in the field of disaster management, in the event of a volcanic eruption. It begins with a useful introduction to volcanoes and their activity, which serve better understanding of the phenomena. It also enumerates upon pre-disaster warning which are of immense help in reducing the destruction of booming disaster. Most importantly, post-disaster management has been greatly elucidated. Strategies and managerial pointers have been provided for addressing the issues of medical aid, food, water and shelter.
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