Susceptibility maps to lava flows: a) basaltic (s.l.) and b) trachytic (s.l.).

Terceira, Azores [Portugal], 2025

Figure 2 in: Pacheco, J., Aguiar, S., Pimentel, A., Ferreira, T., Gaspar, J. L., Queiroz, G., & Goulart, C. (2025). Avaliação da suscetibilidade da ilha Terceira (Açores) a perigos vulcânicos. Comunicações Geológicas, 112. https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41

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

Pacheco, J., Aguiar, S., Pimentel, A., Ferreira, T., Gaspar, J. L., Queiroz, G., & Goulart, C. (2025). Avaliação da suscetibilidade da ilha Terceira (Açores) a perigos vulcânicos. Comunicações Geológicas, 112. https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41
https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID	4427
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows
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	Island
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Composition; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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; Portuguese
Basemap(s)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Green
Volcanic Alert Level System

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