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Amenaza de Flujos Piroclásticos Volcán Santiaguito, Guatemala

Threat of Pyroclastic Flows Santiaguito Volcano, Guatemala

Santiaguito (Santa María), Guatemala, 2003

Figure 4 in: Barillas-Cruz, M., van Westen, C., Orozco, E., Thonon, I., Lira, E., Guarín, G. P., & Tax, P. (2003). Zonificación de amenazas naturales en la cuenca del Río Samalá y análisis de vulnerabilidad y riesgo en la población de San Sebastián Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Retalhuleu, Guatemala: GEOS, 23(1), p. 17-24.



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 Data

Map ID3358
Hazard Process(es)PDCs
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScalePart of volcano (flank or drainage)
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983)
Scenario(s) ConsideredAnalog volcano(es); 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)
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)Spanish
Basemap(s)Street map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System
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