Global Volcanism Program (GVP)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Global Volcanism Program (GVP) provides comprehensive, evidence-based documentation and dissemination of worldwide Holocene and Pleistocene volcanic eruptions, enabling understanding and preparedness for future volcanic activity.
Target Customer
Researchers, volcanology observatories, government agencies, educators, students, and the general public seeking authoritative eruption data and context.
Key Differentiator
Combines real-time eruption reporting with a 12,000-year historical record in a global database, backed by partnerships with credible institutions (e.g., USGS) and rich archives (maps, photos, documents), plus multiple reporting channels (daily, weekly, bulletin).
Implementation Timeline
Immediate access to current eruptions with rolling updates; daily/weekly reporting cadence and periodic database updates (recent data refreshed up to ~6-8 weeks for newer entries).
Pain Points
- 1Need for timely, authoritative global eruption updates.
- 2Need to integrate contemporary activity with long-term historical records for risk assessment.
- 3Need centralized access to volatile eruption data, maps, images, and documents for research and education.
Key Features
- 1Daily Volcanic Activity Report and Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
- 2Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network.
- 3Volcanoes of the World database (Holocene and Pleistocene eruptions over the past 12,000 years).
- 4Archives of maps, photos, and documents.
- 5Webservices and Google Earth placemarks for data visualization.
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Access to up-to-date eruption data and ongoing activity status (e.g., current eruptions, recent updates).
- 2A globally integrated dataset combining current activity with historical eruption records.
- 3Rich media and documentation (maps, photos, documents) to support research, education, and policy-making.
- 4Dissemination of eruption information through multiple channels (web, Google Earth, web services).
Competitive Advantages
- 1Global, longitudinal eruption dataset spanning 12,000 years (Holocene and Pleistocene).
- 2Integration of contemporary eruption reporting with historical records for context.
- 3Publicly accessible databases, maps, photos, and documents with multiple delivery formats.
- 4Collaborations with reputable institutions (e.g., USGS) and programs (VDAP).
- 5Structured, published reporting cadence (Daily/Weekly Bulletins) and standardized eruption status (e.g., continuing eruptions).
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Smithsonian program that documents, disseminates, and archives eruption information to better understand worldwide volcanic activity; includes the Volcanoes of the World database, image/video galleries, and multiple reporting streams.
Target Market
Researchers, educators, observatories, government agencies, and the general public seeking reliable volcanic eruption data and historical context.
Unique Value Proposition
A globally comprehensive, time-spanning volcanic dataset with immediate dissemination and rich archival resources, supported by credible institutions and real-time reporting channels.
Technical Requirements
Public web access; data delivery via webservices; visualization support with Google Earth placemarks; access to image and video galleries.
Pricing Model
Not disclosed; public Smithsonian resource
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