Probability maps (%) for ground accumulation associated with a long-lasting 2010-type eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano
Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland, 2014
Figure 10 in: Biass, S., Scaini, C., Bonadonna, C., Folch, A., Smith, K., & Höskuldsson, A. (2014). A multi-scale risk assessment for tephra fallout and airborne concentration from multiple Icelandic volcanoes–Part 1: Hazard assessment. Natural hazards and earth system sciences, 14(8), 2265-2287. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2265-2014
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 Set
Biass, S., Scaini, C., Bonadonna, C., Folch, A., Smith, K., & Höskuldsson, A. (2014). A multi-scale risk assessment for tephra fallout and airborne concentration from multiple Icelandic volcanoes–Part 1: Hazard assessment. Natural hazards and earth system sciences, 14(8), 2265-2287. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2265-2014
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2265-2014
Other Maps In Set:
- Probability maps (%) for ground accumulation for an eruption at Hekla
- Probability maps (%) for ground accumulation for a longlasting eruption at Katla
- Probability maps (%) for ground accumulation associated with a multi-phase 1875-type eruption at Askja volcano
- Atmospheric dispersion of tephra for a threshold of 2 mg m−3 for all FL for the eruption scenarios of Hekla ERS 1947-type (a, b, c), Katla LLERS (d, e, f) and Askja OES 1875-type (g, h, i)
- Expected impacts of tephra dispersal on European airspace sectors
Map Data
| Map ID | 3766 |
|---|---|
| Hazard Process(es) | Tephra fall |
| Hazard Zone Presentation | Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes |
| 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) | Tephra2 (Bonadonna et al. 2005; Bonadonna et al. 2010; Connor et al. 2011); TephraProb (Biass et al. 2016) |
| Scenario(s) Considered | Duration or timing; Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Specific past eruption |
| Hazard Zone Label(s) | Numeric probability |
| 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) | Simple or sketch map |
| Basemap overlay(s) | |
| Diemsionality | Planimetric (2D or map) view |
| Color Scheme | Rainbow |