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Active subduction zone drives volcanism and earthquakes 1902 Santa Maria eruption 1976 M 7.5 earthquake Four persistently active volcanoes Pacific and Caribbean hurricanes Mitch 1998 Stan 2005 Heavy seasonal rainfall Flooding Landslides
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Adjusting to radically different work environment
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Field work, idea exchange, information and technology exchange with local volcano observers
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Sharing of technology
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Participating in local holidays and school functions Building trust and personal relationships
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Expanding students’ experience through extracurricular activities
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Sharing knowledge about volcanoes with students and teachers
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Workshops for local community educators
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Sharing interests and ideologies with local counterparts
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“Traditional” development, Peace Corps-style
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Collaborate with local scientists Exchange of knowledge and methods
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Visits from international research community Fostering free exchange of ideas and technology
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Field trips from foreign groups and students in and around my communities
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Field work around the communities and the volcano
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Participate in international research campaigns on Guatemalan volcanoes
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Improving volcano monitoring via international assistance
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Expanding foreign experience through cultural enrichment
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Assessment of volcanic risk due to increased eruptive activity
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Interacting with other PC volunteers and sharing experiences and knowledge Developing a sense of community through shared experience
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