Hazard Map of Merapi
Merapi, Indonesia, 1996
Purbawinata, M. A., Ratdomopurbo, A., Sinulingga, I. K., Sumarti, S., & Suharno, I. (1996). Merapi volcano – guide book. Volcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI), Bandung. (Reprinted in: Gerstenecker, C., Läufer, G., Steineck, D., Tiede, C., & Wrobel, B. (2005). Validation of digital elevation models around Merapi Volcano, Java, Indonesia. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 5(6), 863-876. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-5-863-2005)
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 Data
Map ID 453 Hazard Process(es) Unstated or all hazards Hazard Zone Presentation Hazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level on a main map panel Temporal Scale Background, or long-term, map Spatial Scale Volcano and surrounding area Publication Format Map in a booklet, longer fact-sheet, handbook, or guidebook Zonation Method(s) Geologic history Zonation Model(s) Scenario(s) Considered No scenarios were discernable from the map Hazard Zone Label(s) Access (exclusion, danger, or safe zones) Probability Definition(s) Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) Purpose Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management Audience Multiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners) Language(s) English Basemap(s) Contour lines Basemap overlay(s) Street map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Categorical/Qualitative