Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash
Slava Barouline
About this app
- Category Education
- Age 10
- Updated Aug 30, 2021
- OS IOS / Android
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Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash is a practical volcano monitoring and education app that delivers real-time maps, eruption alerts, and ash dispersion forecasts to keep travelers, researchers, emergency managers, and students informed and safe. Core features include an interactive global map with active volcano locations and plume tracking, real-time push alerts for eruptions and ash advisories, and concise educational profiles and historical activity for major volcanoes. Advantages include fast, reliable alerts sourced from observatories, clear ash forecast overlays for travel planning, and straightforward learning tools for classroom or field use.
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How to use:
1. Download the app and allow location and notification permissions to receive timely local alerts.
2. Create an account or continue as a guest to set up preferred regions and save favorite volcanoes.
3. Open the interactive map to view active volcanoes, plume models, ash forecasts, and tap a marker for detailed volcano information and history.
4. Turn on push alerts and configure alert settings (distance, activity level) to get immediate notifications for eruptions and ash advisories.
5. Explore educational pages and historical timelines to learn about volcanic behavior and export or share reports for travel planning or classroom use.