Hidden Volcanoes, Overlooked Global Risk

The piece argues that devastating eruptions often come from quiet or poorly known volcanoes and that society underinvests in monitoring and preparedness relative to the risk. Using El Chichón’s surprise VEI‑5 eruption in 1982 as a case study, it calls for global early‑warning, data sharing, and resilience planning. The author suggests this hazard could trigger climate disruptions, food shocks, and infrastructure failures. — Treating dormant or undocumented volcanoes as a systemic global‑risk category would shift disaster policy, climate security planning, and international funding priorities.