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Volcanic hazard map, Merapi volcano

Merapi, Indonesia, 1985

Figure 8 in: Suryo, I., & Clarke, M.C.G. (1985). The occurrence and mitigation of volcanic hazards in Indonesia as exemplified at the Mount Merapi, Mount Kelut and Mount Galunggung volcanoes. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 18(1), p. 79-98. https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.QJEG.1985.018.01.09



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

Suryo, I., & Clarke, M.C.G. (1985). The occurrence and mitigation of volcanic hazards in Indonesia as exemplified at the Mount Merapi, Mount Kelut and Mount Galunggung volcanoes. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 18(1), p. 79-98. https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.QJEG.1985.018.01.09
https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.QJEG.1985.018.01.09

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID1316
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Lahars; PDCs
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 ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredNo scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)Access (exclusion, danger, or safe zones)
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)Street map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System
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