Communicating recommendations for the nautical sector in the event of volcanic ashfall
In just 25 years’ time, four major explosive volcanic eruptions caused pyroclastic falls that had a profound impact on the renowned and extensive nautical activities in the Andean Patagonian lakes. These events prompted multiple rescue attempts through water transport resources, which were unsuccess...
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Departamento de Geografía. Facultad de Humanidades. Universidad Nacional del Comahue
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revele.uncoma.edu.ar/index.php/geografia/article/view/4941 |
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| Sumario: | In just 25 years’ time, four major explosive volcanic eruptions caused pyroclastic falls that had a profound impact on the renowned and extensive nautical activities in the Andean Patagonian lakes. These events prompted multiple rescue attempts through water transport resources, which were unsuccessful due to the effect of volcanic ash on ships’ functionality, and included consequences as severe as the capsizing of moored vessels. Here, we investigate various methodologies for effectively communicating the lessons learned following the Hudson (1991), Chaitén (2008), Cordón Caulle (2011-2012), and Calbuco (2015) volcanic eruptions and ashfall events. Within this work, we describe the diverse collaborative processes through which the present poster, titled “Volcanic Ash: Advice for the Nautical Sector” (version no. 1) was effectively conceptualized, designed, agreed upon, reviewed, and communicated to ship and port operators in Patagonia Argentina. This communication resource is rooted in and aligns with a suite of posters originally designed to provide guidance across other critical infrastructure service sectors, including road and air transport networks. The poster empirically elaborates on: (1) the hazards to water transport systems associated with the primary fallout of volcanic ash in fluvio-lacustrine waterways; (2) the negative effects of volcanic ash on ports and ships; (3) diverse preparedness strategies; (4) recommended emergency response actions, particularly during and after volcanic ash emission and fallout; and (5) alternative sources of information on volcanic ash impacts. Our primary goal is to provide some critical recommendations for disaster risk reduction and building resilience amongst the nautical sector in Argentine Patagonia in the event of pyroclastic fallouts. |
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