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26 February 2020

Critical approach to volcanic ash protection
Media release

26 February 2020

Power to cut impact of electricity network damage
Journal article

2017

Framework for developing volcanic fragility and vulnerability functions for critical infrastructure
Journal article

2017

Investigating the consequences of urban volcanism using a scenario approach I: development and application of a hypothetical eruption in the Auckland Volcanic Field, New Zealand
Journal article

2014

Volcanic ashfall preparedness poster series: a collaborative process for reducing the vulnerability of critical infrastructure
Journal article

2012

Potential impacts to electric power systems from tephra fall: A review and mitigation strategies
Journal article

2012

Volcanic ash contamination: Limitations of the standard ESDD method for classifying pollution severity
Journal article

2011

Investigating the electrical conductivity of volcanic ash and its effect on HV power systems
Journal article

2011

Volcanic ash impacts on critical infrastructure

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