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Zonation of lava-flow hazards at Soufrière in Guadeloupe (according to Westercamp, 1977, slightly modified)

Soufrière Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe [France], 1983

Figure 10.4 in: Westercamp, D. (1983). Appraisal and zonation of volcanic hazards in the French Lesser Antilles: preliminary results. In: Tazieff, H. & Sabroux, J.-C. (Eds.) Forecasting Volcanic Events, Elsevier, Amsterdam, p. 111-130.



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.

Map Set

Westercamp, D. (1983). Appraisal and zonation of volcanic hazards in the French Lesser Antilles: preliminary results. In: Tazieff, H. & Sabroux, J.-C. (Eds.) Forecasting Volcanic Events, Elsevier, Amsterdam, p. 111-130

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Map Data

Map ID1405
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows; PDCs; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeDark to Light (greyscale)
Volcanic Alert Level System
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