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==Volcano observatories==
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A [[volcano observatory]] is an institution that conducts the monitoring of a [[volcano]] as well as research in order to understand the potential impacts of active volcanism. Among the best known are the [[Hawaiian Volcano Observatory]] and the [[Vesuvius Observatory]]. Mobile volcano observatories exist with the [[USGS]] VDAP (Volcano Disaster Assistance Program), to be deployed on demand. Each volcano observatory has a geographic [[area of responsibility]] it is assigned to whereby the observatory is tasked with spreading activity forecasts, analyzing potential volcanic activity threats and cooperating with communities in preparation for [[Types of volcanic eruptions|volcanic eruption]].<ref>{{cite web |title=USGS operates five U.S. Volcano Observatories |url=https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/volcano-hazards/observatories#:~:text=The%20YVO%20is%20a%20consortium,Idaho%2C%20Montana%2C%20and%20Wyoming. |publisher=U.S. Geological Survey |access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref>