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Volcanic Hazard Map of Savo

Savo, Solomon Islands, 2016

Figure 8 in: Petterson, M.G., Tolia, D., Papabatu, A., Toba, T., & Qoptoto, C. (2016). Volcanic Hazard assessment of Savo Volcano, Solomon Islands, SW Pacific. In: Taylor, P.W. (Ed.) Volcanic Hazards and Emergency Management in the Southwest Pacific, SPC Technical Bulletin, SPC00017, p. 151-169



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

Petterson, M.G., Tolia, D., Papabatu, A., Toba, T., & Qoptoto, C. (2016). Volcanic Hazard assessment of Savo Volcano, Solomon Islands, SW Pacific. In: Taylor, P.W. (Ed.) Volcanic Hazards and Emergency Management in the Southwest Pacific, SPC Technical Bulletin, SPC00017, p. 151-169
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Petterson2/publication/322632753_A_volcanic_hazard_assessment_of_Savo_volcano_Solomon_Islands/links/5a64fe5c0f7e9b6b8fdbcc35/A-volcanic-hazard-assessment-of-Savo-volcano-Solomon-Islands.pdf#page=112

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID1477
Hazard Process(es)Lahars; PDCs; Unstated or all hazards
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 ScaleIsland
Publication FormatFigure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
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)
PurposeMultiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
AudienceMultiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System
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