Probability density function for future vent opening.
Cameroon, Cameroon, 2012
Figure 4 in: Favalli, M., Tarquini, S., Papale, P., Fornaciai, A., & Boschi, E. (2012). Lava flow hazard and risk at Mt. Cameroon volcano. Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(2), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6
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Map Set
Favalli, M., Tarquini, S., Papale, P., Fornaciai, A., & Boschi, E. (2012). Lava flow hazard and risk at Mt. Cameroon volcano. Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(2), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6
Other Maps In Set:
- Lava flow hazard map of Mt. Cameroon volcano
- Risk map for urban areas at Mt. Cameroon volcano
- Classification of areas at Mt. Cameroon in terms of the expected impact on towns and villages associated with vent opening in the area
- Classification of areas at Mt. Cameroon in terms of the expected impact on roads associated with vent opening in the area
- Classification of areas in which venting would pose a threat to the towns of Limbe and Buea
Map Data
| Map ID | 3592 |
|---|---|
| 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) | Generic/unknown KDE vent-opening model (No reference) |
| Scenario(s) Considered | Specific past eruption |
| Hazard Zone Label(s) | Numeric probability |
| Probability Definition(s) | Numeric probability |
| Purpose | Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management |
| Audience | Scientists (usually in scientific publication) |
| Language(s) | English |
| Basemap(s) | Hillshade |
| Basemap overlay(s) | Street map |
| Diemsionality | Planimetric (2D or map) view |
| Color Scheme | Red to Green |