Simulation outputs from MOLASSES (MOdular LAva Simulation Software for Earth Science) simulator

Eastern Snake River Plain, United States, 2018

Figure 3 in: Gallant, E., Richardson, J., Connor, C., Wetmore, P., Connor, L. (2018). A new approach to probabilistic lava flow hazard assessments, applied to the Idaho National Laboratory, eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho, USA. Geology, 46 (10), p. 895–898. https://doi.org/10.1130/G45123.1

This hazard map is the result of scientific research and was published in academic literature. It is presented here to serve as an example of the map type or the map-making methodology. It is NOT the official, operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.

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Map Data

Map ID	1134
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows
Hazard Zone Presentation	Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)	MOLASSES (Connor et al. 2012)
Scenario(s) Considered	Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)	Numeric probability
Purpose	Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
Audience	Scientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System

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