QUINTELIAN PRESS OFFICE
RESPONSE TO MIRANDOLA VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
Addressed to the Allied States of Ardia
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LUNGSOD - As anyone with elementary knowledge on geology, a volcano venting off steam indicates an impending eruption. While no government has yet acted upon it, we feel that an eruption would disrupt trade and transportation between nations in the region. With this, the Seismologic and Volcanic Department of Quintelia, or SEVDEQ, would like to take advantage of the situation by sending in eight researchers to take a closer look at the aerosol layer during the venting, and if possible, after an eruption. Along with this, studies on the hydrothermal systems in nearby underground aquifers, analysis of the geochemistry of soil, topographic analysis and risk assessment for lahar, and a biodiversity check among others would also be conducted. The researchers are aware of the risks in studying in such places, thus we feel obligated to have a rescue team stationed nearby.
As for relief, we currently have a small stockpile of N95 masks we can donate in case of severe ashfall, along with other basic relief goods such as food and clothes.