Our general aim is to

(i) design an improved multi-parameter volcano monitoring techniques,
(ii) obtain a better understanding of volcanic processes by integrating these multi-parameter data sets with modelling procedures, and
(iii) employ the resulting new insights in risk forecasting and hazard mitigation.

In the following this aim is broken down into five objectives:

(1) Development of a modern multi-sensor monitoring system and multi-parameter interpretation strategies.

(2) Quantitative evaluation of magma properties and their connection to magma storage and flow processes.

(3) Develop an understanding how to link internal and external magmatic processes quantitatively to observable signals.

(4) Evaluation of patterns of volcanic activity, identification of key parameters or sets of parameters which can be used for forecasting by using deterministic and stochastic statistical tools.

(5) Dissemination strategies of expert opinion and development of public relations.