Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

Credentials in Geology demonstrate competencies needed to research and study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition, structure, and processes to learn about the past, present, and future. Those in geology occupations use a wide variety of tools in the field, collect rock samples, and use sophisticated equipment that measures and penetrates the Earth. Those in the field of geology can work in the field and in the lab or even the classroom. Many workers in this field are also involved in the search for and development of natural resources, environmental protection and preservation, reduction of natural hazards, and use seismographs and other instruments to collect data on events such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to explain the nature of volcanoes including key characteristics and features, types of volcanoes and volcanic landforms, types of eruptions, the hazards associated with volcanoes, types of volcanic activities, and the techniques used to monitor volcanic activity.