Volcanic activity and hazard in the East African Rift Zone

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Abstract
Over the past two decades, multidisciplinary studies have unearthed a rich history of volcanic activity and unrest in the densely-populated East African Rift System, providing new insights into the influence of rift dynamics on magmatism, the characteristics of the volcanic plumbing systems and the foundation for hazard assessments. The raised awareness of volcanic hazards is driving a shift from crisis response to reducing disaster risks, but a lack of institutional and human capacity in sub-Saharan Africa means baseline data are sparse and mitigating geohazards remains challenging.
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  • RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NE/L01372X/1, NE/L013533/1, NE/E007147/1, NE/L013932/1, NE/E007414/1, NE/L013649/1)
  • Leverhulme Trust
  • NSF | Directorate for Geosciences (1654433)
  • RCUK | Medical Research Council (MR/S033505/1).)

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