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Fallout simulation obtained with HAZMAP computer routine with same input parameters (Table 3), but with two different wind profiles

Nevado de Toluca, Mexico, 2008

Figure 12 in: Capra, L., Norini, G., Groppelli, G., Macías, J.L., & Arce, J.L. (2008). Volcanic hazard zonation of the Nevado de Toluca volcano, México. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 176(4), p. 469-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.016



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Map Set

Capra, L., Norini, G., Groppelli, G., Macías, J.L., & Arce, J.L. (2008). Volcanic hazard zonation of the Nevado de Toluca volcano, México. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 176(4), p. 469-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.016
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.016

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Map Data

Map ID1298
Hazard Process(es)Tephra fall
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)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)HAZMAP (Macedonio et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)Scenarios imply 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)Satellite image
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
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