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Map of the probability of lava flow inundation of the Mount Etna area by flank eruptions sourced according to the observed density of vent occurrences

Etna, Italy, 2009

Figure 4 in: Favalli, M., Mazzarini, F., Pareschi, M. T., & Boschi, E. (2009). Topographic control on lava flow paths at Mount Etna, Italy: implications for hazard assessment. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 114(F1). https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JF000918



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

Favalli, M., Mazzarini, F., Pareschi, M. T., & Boschi, E. (2009). Topographic control on lava flow paths at Mount Etna, Italy: implications for hazard assessment. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 114(F1). https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JF000918
https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JF000918

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID946
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability
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)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Contour lines
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRainbow
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