Volcanic ballistic projectile hazard map for Popocatépetl volcano
Popocatépetl, Mexico, 2012
Figure 5 in: Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia, M. A., Delgado-Granados, H., & Dingwell, D. B. (2012). Hazard map for volcanic ballistic impacts at Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico). Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(9), p. 2155-2169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2
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 Set
Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia, M. A., Delgado-Granados, H., & Dingwell, D. B. (2012). Hazard map for volcanic ballistic impacts at Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico). Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(9), p. 2155-2169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2
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Map Data
Map ID 1492 Hazard Process(es) Ballistics Hazard Zone Presentation Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented 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) Scenario modeling Zonation Model(s) Unnamed ballistic model [Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia et al. (2012)] (Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia et al. 2012) Scenario(s) Considered Size, VEI, or intensity Hazard Zone Label(s) Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) Probability Definition(s) Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) 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) Contour lines Basemap overlay(s) Street map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Red to Yellow