Vesuvius Map of Volcanic Hazard - from lava flows and opening of eruptive vents

Vesuvius, Italy, 1976

Figure 16 in: Barberi, F., Gasparini, P. (1976). Volcanic hazards. Bulletin of the International Association of Engineering Geology. 14: 217-232.

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 Data

Map ID	4287
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone Presentation	Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type 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)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Hazard process name; 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)	Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Dark to Light (greyscale)
Volcanic Alert Level System

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