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Black and white, English language version of the revised three-colour hazard map for Ambae, primarily taking into account renewed activity of the main summit crater and disturbance of the crater lakes

Ambae, Vanuatu, 2001

Figure 9 in: Cronin, S.J., Gaylord, D.R., Charley, D., Alloway, B.V., Wallez, S., & Esau, J.W. (2004). Participatory methods of incorporating scientific with traditional knowledge for volcanic hazard management on Ambae Island, Vanuatu. Bulletin of volcanology, 66(7), p. 652-668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-004-0347-9



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

Cronin, S.J., Gaylord, D.R., Charley, D., Alloway, B.V., Wallez, S., & Esau, J.W. (2004). Participatory methods of incorporating scientific with traditional knowledge for volcanic hazard management on Ambae Island, Vanuatu. Bulletin of volcanology, 66(7), p. 652-668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-004-0347-9
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-004-0347-9

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID665
Hazard Process(es)Floods or jokulhaups; Lahars; Surges; Tephra fall; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleIsland
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Community participation
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeHazard awareness: Intended for educating the audience about the extent and probability of volcanic hazard
AudienceGeneral public and/or media
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
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