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Aerial hazard zones for ballistic impact from Colima volcano shown with a topographic profile with vertical zonation as described in the text

Colima, Mexico, 2006

Figure 4 in: Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia, M.A., Delgado-Granados, H., & Farraz-Montes, I.A. (2006). Hazard zoning for ballistic impact during volcanic explosions at Volcán de Fuego de Colima (México). In: Siebe, C., Macías Gerardo, J.L., Aguirre-Díaz, J. (Eds.). Neogene-Quaternary Continental Margin Volcanism: A perspective from México. Geological Society of America, Special Papers 402, p. 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1130/2006.2402(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

Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia, M.A., Delgado-Granados, H., & Farraz-Montes, I.A. (2006). Hazard zoning for ballistic impact during volcanic explosions at Volcán de Fuego de Colima (México). In: Siebe, C., Macías Gerardo, J.L., Aguirre-Díaz, J. (Eds.). Neogene-Quaternary Continental Margin Volcanism: A perspective from México. Geological Society of America, Special Papers 402, p. 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1130/2006.2402(09)
https://doi.org/10.1130/2006.2402(09)

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID1489
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics
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)Unnamed ballistic model [Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia & Delgado-Granados (2006)] (Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia & Delgado-Granados 2006)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityCross-sectional view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
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