Use these sites to help research attempts to use volcano mitigation techniques.
Controlling Specific Hazards- An overview of various attempts to control the hazards of volcanic eruptions, from a Volcanology course.
Lava Diversion, Mt. Etna (1983)- Photographs and text of successful lava diversion with barriers.
Mt. Etna-Diverting Lava- Another brief look at the Mt. Etna lava diversion.
Lava Cooling, Mt. Heimaey, Iceland (1973)- Fairly long, but readable USGS publication on lava diversion attempts in Hawaii and Iceland.
Cooling the Lava- John McPhee's take. This is a pdf; I can post a link to the pdf itself if the page doesn't load well.
Man against Nature; another look at Mt. Heimaey- Again, fairly lengthy USGS publication, but good information and good images.
Artificial walls to stop Hawaiian flows- Another USGS publication. This is a pdf, I can post a copy if the URL brings up a fouled copy.
Lava bombing; Success or Not?- Brief article on attempts with lava bombing.
Another look at bombing volcanoes- A look at various attempts at lava bombing; what was hoped to be accomplished and the results.
Sabo Network- example of flood relief for lahars and debris flows associated with volcanic eruptions.
Another Japanese Sabo link- from the Sakurajima International Volcanic SABO Center
