Map of steepest descent paths in area of eruptive fissures, Kīlauea East Rift Zone

Kilauea, United States, 2018

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). (2018). Map of steepest descent paths in area of eruptive fissures, Kīlauea East Rift Zone. U.S. Geological Survey. https://www.usgs.gov/maps/map-steepest-descent-paths-area-eruptive-fissures-kilauea-east-rift-zone

This map was produced by an official agency, but is NOT the most recent, most complete, or main operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.

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Map Set

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Map Data

Map ID	4240
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows
Hazard Zone Presentation	Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Very short-term crisis map (hours to days)
Spatial Scale	Part of volcano (flank or drainage)
Publication Format	Map on website
Zonation Method(s)	Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)	Lines of Steepest Descent (Kauahikaua et al. 1995; Paleo & Trusdell 2002)
Scenario(s) Considered	Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)	No probability definition was discernable from the map
Purpose	Crisis management and response: Intended to be used for managing, responding to, and taking action during an eruption; often includes evacuation routes, access restrictions, actions to take, etc.
Audience	General public and/or media
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Inhabited areas; Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Single color
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