Science studies .2F STS on volcanology Science studies

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the aftermath of 2007 soufrière hills eruption in montserrat


donovan et al. (2012) used , described sts respectively science studies social studies of volcanology , generation of knowledge , expert advice on various active volcanoes. contains survey of volcanologists carried out during 2008 , 2009 , interviews scientists in uk, montserrat, italy , iceland during fieldwork seasons. donovan et al. (2012) asked experts felt purpose of volcanology , considered important eruptions in historical time. survey tries identify eruptions had influence on volcanology science , assess role of scientists in policymaking. main focus on impact of montserrat eruption 1997. eruption, classical example of black swan theory directly killed (only) 19 persons. outbreak had major impacts on local society , destroyed important infractructure, island s airport. 7,000 people, or two-thirds of population, left montserrat; 4,000 united kingdom. montserrat case put immense pressure on volcanologists, expertise became primary driver of various public policy approaches. sts approach provided valuable insights in situation. there various miscommunications among scientists. matching scientific uncertainty (typical of volcanic unrest) , request single unified voice political advice challenge. montserrat volcanologists began use statistical elicitation models estimate probabilities of particular events, rather subjective method, allowing synthesizing consensus , experience-based expertise step step. involved local knowledge , experience.


volcanology science faces shift of epistemological foundations of volcanology. science started involve more research risk assessment , risk management. requires new, integrated methodologies knowledge collection transcend scientific disciplinary boundaries combine qualitative , quantitative outcomes in structured whole.








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