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Tanna Long-Term Background Volcanic Hazards Map

Tanna (Yasur), Vanuatu, 2016

Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department. (2016). Tanna Long-Term Background Volcanic Hazards Map. Government of Vanuatu, Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department, Vanuatu National Disaster Risk Management Office, New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade Aid Programme, GNS Science.



This map was produced by an official agency, but may not be the most recent, most complete, or main operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.


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Map Set

Vanuatu Geohazards Observatory. (2016). Tanna Long-Term Background Volcanic Hazards Map. Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department, Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office, New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade Aid Programme, GNS Science.
https://www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID1165
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Gas; Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationGrouped by process (e.g. flowage/fall hazards) on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleIsland
Publication FormatMap sheet or poster
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredStyle or type; Worst-case
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Scenarios imply probability
PurposeMultiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
AudienceGeneral public and/or media
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
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