Psychometric and cultural characterization of relative volcanic risk perception levels of individuals highly exposed to proximal activity from Villarrica volcano, Chile

Calderon, Rodrigo A.; Lara, Luis E.; Lagos, Marcelo A.; Vives, Alfredo A.

doi:10.5194/nhess-26-2841-2026

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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2841-2026

© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 26, issue 6

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16 Jun 2026

Research article |

| 16 Jun 2026

Psychometric and cultural characterization of relative volcanic risk perception levels of individuals highly exposed to proximal activity from Villarrica volcano, Chile

Rodrigo A. Calderon, Luis E. Lara, Marcelo A. Lagos, and Alfredo A. Vives

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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2841-2026-supplement

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NHESS reproducibility repository for psychometric and cultural characterization of volcanic risk perception at Villarrica volcano, Chile (Version v1.0.1) R. A. Calderon https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20300064

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NHESS reproducibility repository for psychometric and cultural characterization of volcanic risk perception at Villarrica volcano, Chile (Version v1.0.1) R. A. Calderon https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20300064

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This study explores how people perceive volcanic risk around Villarrica volcano in Chile. We surveyed about 400 residents and visitors in the high-risk area. Residents showed stronger trust within their communities but less knowledge of volcanic hazards, while visitors showed greater knowledge but lower trust. Both groups expressed confidence in authorities. Findings highlight the need for risk communication adapted to different groups to improve preparedness and strengthen community resilience.