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Ontakesan Volcanic Hazard Map

Ontakesan, Japan, 2015

Ontakesan Volcano Disaster Prevention Council. (2015). Ontakesan Volcanic Hazard Map. (Reprinted in: Ontakesan Volcanic Eruption Emergency Disaster Mitigation Measures Sabo Plan Study Group. (2018). Ontakesan Volcanic Eruption Emergency Disaster Mitigation Measures Sabo Plan.)



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Map Data

Map ID3365
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Lahars; PDCs; Surges; 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 FormatMap sheet or poster
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Scenarios imply probability
PurposeMultiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
AudienceMultiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)Japanese
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Street map; Trail or hiking map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeCategorical/Qualitative
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