Site Selection Upwind Of Vent
2 hoursChoose flat ground outside gas and ballistics hazard zones.
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Complete volcano field camp setup guide for volcanology practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 3 specialized tools. Covers site selection upwind of vent, establish comms and power, layout sampling and gas lab area.
Choose flat ground outside gas and ballistics hazard zones.
Deploy satellite link, radios, and solar charging.
Separate clean sample prep from generator exhaust.
Practice mask deployment and rapid downslope egress.
Maintain 24 h observatory contact and daily check-in window.
Keep all cutting tools properly sharpened — dull tools require more force and produce inferior results.
Use calipers or precision tools rather than estimating by eye for critical dimensions.
Disconnect power before adjusting or maintaining any electrical equipment.