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Volcanic hazard maps for Sao Miguel, Azores

São Miguel (Agua de Pau, Furnas, & Sete Cidades), Sao Miguel, Azores [Portugal], 1979

Figure 6 in: Booth, B. (1979). Assessing volcanic risk. Journal of the Geological Society, 136(3), 331-340.



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.

Map Set

Booth, B. (1979). Assessing volcanic risk. Journal of the Geological Society, 136(3), 331-340.
https://doi.org/10.1144/gsjgs.136.3.0331

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID4271
Hazard Process(es)Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleIsland
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredComposition; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System
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