This statistical model of spatial density for volcanic vent locations (white circles) in the Nejapa volcano alignment on the western side of the Managua graben (Nicaragua) is superimposed on a shaded-relief digital elevation model (DEM)
Nejapa-Miraflores, Nicaragua, 2019
Figure 1 in: Connor, C. B., Connor, L. J., Germa, A., Richardson, J. A., Bebbington, M. S., Gallant, E., & Saballos, A. (2019). How to use kernel density estimation as a diagnostic and forecasting tool for distributed volcanic vents. Statistics in Volcanology, 4 (3). p. 1-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/2163-338X.4.3
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 ID 3474 Hazard Process(es) Vent-opening hazards 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) Probabilistic modeling Zonation Model(s) Unnamed KDE SAMSE vent-opening model [Connor et al. (2012)] (Connor et al. 2012) Scenario(s) Considered Source location or direction; Specific past eruption Hazard Zone Label(s) Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric Probability Definition(s) Numeric probability 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) Hillshade Basemap overlay(s) Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Red to Blue