Map of potencial volcanic hazards of Galeras volcano, with three zones of hazards: high, medium and low
Galeras, Colombia, 1997
Figure 6 in: Artunduaga, A.D.H., & Jiménez, G.P.C. (1997). Third version of the hazard map of Galeras Volcano, Colombia. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal research, 77(1-4), p. 89-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(96)00088-1
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
Artunduaga, A.D.H., & Jiménez, G.P.C. (1997). Third version of the hazard map of Galeras Volcano, Colombia. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal research, 77(1-4), p. 89-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(96)00088-1
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(96)00088-1
Other Maps In Set:
- Mapa de Amenaza Volcánica del Galeras, Tercera Version
- High Hazard Area of Pyroclastic Flows. High Hazard Area of Lahars. Area Affedted by Pyroclastic Falls. High Hazard Area of Lavas Flows.
- Modeling of hazard for shock waves from Galeras using the expansion wave theory of Prandl-Meyer
- Modeling of hazard for ballistic fragments using information collected from the eruptions that have occurred during the last seven years of surveillance of Galeras
- Map of probabilistic zoning, showing weighted severity values
Map Data
Map ID | 1254 |
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Hazard Process(es) | Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall |
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 | Figure in a journal article |
Zonation Method(s) | Derived/simplified from another map |
Zonation Model(s) | Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983); FLOW2D or FLOW3D (Sheridan & Macías 1992; Kover 1995) |
Scenario(s) Considered | No 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) |
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 |
Basemap(s) | Street map |
Basemap overlay(s) | |
Diemsionality | Planimetric (2D or map) view |
Color Scheme | Symbols and/or lines only |