NCEI Volcanoes Database
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Volcanoes Database provides extensive data on volcanic activity globally. It includes two primary datasets:
- Significant Volcanic Eruption Database: Contains over 800 significant eruptions with details such as latitude, longitude, elevation, and volcano type.
- Volcano Locations Database: Lists over 1,600 volcanoes worldwide, including information on location, elevation, type, and last known eruption.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Data: Offers detailed geospatial and historical data for volcanic events and locations.
- Access Tools: Provides tools like the Natural Hazards Image Database for volcano images, the Hazardous Event Lookup (HazEL) for historical data, and an Interactive Map for visualizing events.
- Citation: Data can be cited using DOI:10.7289/V5JW8BSH, ensuring credibility and traceability.
Use Cases
- Research: Ideal for geoscientists and researchers studying volcanic patterns and hazards.
- Education: Useful for academic institutions teaching earth sciences and natural hazards.
- Disaster Preparedness: Supports agencies in planning and mitigating volcanic risks with historical and location data.
This resource is a critical tool for understanding volcanic activity and enhancing global safety measures.
