An example of a volcanic hazard map for Mount Taranaki

Taranaki, New Zealand, 2010

Figure 2 in: Becker, J.S., Saunders, W.S.A., Robertson, C.M., Leonard, G.S., & Johnston, D.M. (2010). A synthesis of challenges and opportunities for reducing volcanic risk through land use planning in New Zealand. The Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 2010-1. (Simplified from: Taranaki Regional Council 2004)

This map was produced by an official agency, but is NOT 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

Becker, J.S., Saunders, W.S.A., Robertson, C.M., Leonard, G.S., & Johnston, D.M. (2010). A synthesis of challenges and opportunities for reducing volcanic risk through land use planning in New Zealand. The Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 2010-1. Adapted from: Nakao, M. (2005). Eruption of Mt Usu, March 31 st 2000, at Mt Usu in Hokkaido. Failure Knowledge Database, 100 Selected Cases. Access date: 14 January 2009.
http://trauma.massey.ac.nz/issues/2010-1/becker.htm

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID	1397
Hazard Process(es)	Debris avalanches; Floods or jokulhaups; Lahars; Lava flows; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone Presentation	Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Purpose	Land-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development
Audience	Land-use planners, city planners, government officials, etc.
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Categorical/Qualitative
Volcanic Alert Level System

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