MVO Participates in Final FEVER Project Workshop
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) recently participated in the final workshop of the FEVER Project (Forecasting Eruptions at Volcanoes after Extended Repose), a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-funded research initiative led by Dr Chris Kilburn of University College London (UCL).
FEVER was established as a partnership between UCL, the University of Portsmouth (UoP), the Vesuvius Observatory (INGV-OV), and the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at The University of the West Indies. The project brought together researchers and observatory scientists to advance understanding of volcanic unrest and improve methods for forecasting future eruptions.
The final workshop was held to demonstrate the results of the project, which aimed to refine physical models that transform rates of seismicity and deformation into a natural stress-strain meter for potential use in forecasting future eruptions. Through this work, researchers sought to better understand the processes that occur beneath volcanoes during periods of unrest and how these signals may be used to identify changes in volcanic behaviour.
Representing the MVO at the workshop were Dr Liz Gaunt and Mr Stephen Hernandez. Both contributed to the programme through presentations that highlighted Montserrat’s experience in volcanic monitoring and provided valuable perspectives from one of the world’s most extensively monitored active volcanic systems.
The workshop provided an important opportunity for scientists, researchers, and observatory staff to discuss the project’s findings, explore future applications of the research, and strengthen collaboration between research institutions and volcano observatories.
MVO’s participation in projects such as FEVER reflects its ongoing commitment to scientific excellence, international collaboration, and the advancement of volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment. By contributing operational experience and monitoring data to research initiatives, MVO helps support efforts to improve understanding of volcanic processes and enhance forecasting capabilities worldwide.
For more information about the FEVER Project, visit the project website at https://www.fever-forecasting-eruptions.com/.
