Hi Kristen, Our website www.avo.alaska.edu has a wealth of information on Alaska volcanoes, but if you have specific questions that you can't find answered on the website, I might be able to help. As far as monitoring and working on volcanoes, you can find a wealth of information here: http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/index.php -Janet -------- Kristen Howe wrote: To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kristen Howe. I'm researching volcanoes in Alaska for my new eco-thriller I'll be writing for my novel next month. My main female character is a volcanologist who works with the AVO, FEMA, and the USGS on a volcanic eruption. This is going to be similar to the Icelandic volcanic eruption in 2010, only in a North American version. Any information you can give me about Alaska's volcanoes, and how you study active or dormant volcanoes on a daily basis with the tools of the trade, and volcano preparation before and after an eruption. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kristen Howe