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Hazard zones for lava flows on Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa, United States, 1997

Page 28 in: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). (1997). Volcanic and Seismic Hazards on the Island of Hawaii. U.S. Geological Survey, Unumbered Series, 48 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/7000036 (Simplified from: Wright 1992)



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 Set

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). (1997). Volcanic and Seismic Hazards on the Island of Hawaii. US Geological Survey, Unumbered Series, 48 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/7000036
https://doi.org/10.3133/7000036

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Map Data

Map ID1142
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 FormatMap in a booklet, longer fact-sheet, handbook, or guidebook
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredNo scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeLand-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development
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 SchemeRed to Green
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