Qualitative hazard map showing moderate- and high-risk zones for debris avalanches and lahars, originating from the Active Crater of Rincón de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2000
Figure 11 in: Kempter, K. A., & Rowe, G. L. (2000). Leakage of Active Crater lake brine through the north flank at Rincón de la Vieja volcano, northwest Costa Rica, and implications for crater collapse. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 97(1-4), 143-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(99)00181-X
This hazard map is the result of scientific research and was published in academic literature.
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Map Data
Map ID 3330 Hazard Process(es) Debris avalanches; Lahars Hazard Zone Presentation Hazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level 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) Geologic history Zonation Model(s) Scenario(s) Considered Source 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) Purpose Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals Audience Scientists (usually in scientific publication) Language(s) Spanish Basemap(s) Contour lines Basemap overlay(s) Simple or sketch map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Dark to Light (greyscale)