Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV)

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Don Thomas, Director (dthomas@soest.hawaii.edu)
College Hall C-205
(808) 974-7631
hilo.hawaii.edu/~csav/

The Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) is a training and outreach program established by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in 1989. CSAV’s mission is to provide training and information on volcanic and natural hazards that occur in Hawaiʻi and worldwide. Our cooperative research program enables us to work with and provide specialized support to the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and includes seismologic, geodetic, and geochemical monitoring and analysis. CSAV's International Training Course in Volcano Hazards Monitoring has provided training in the techniques of monitoring active volcanoes and forecasting volcanic eruptions to more than 135 scientists from 27 nations. The Center also hosts a unique summer field camp for geology students that provides them an opportunity to conduct hands-on field studies using state-of-the-art equipment on an active volcano.

CSAV offers a variety of programs:

• public outreach, including visits to schools and the presentation of public lectures and symposia
• summer training for scientists from developing nations in techniques in volcanic hazards monitoring and response
• summer training for university students in volcanology field methods.