Volcanic ballistic projectile hazard map for Popocatépetl volcano

Popocatépetl, Mexico, 2012

Figure 5 in: Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia, M. A., Delgado-Granados, H., & Dingwell, D. B. (2012). Hazard map for volcanic ballistic impacts at Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico). Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(9), p. 2155-2169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2

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., & Dingwell, D. B. (2012). Hazard map for volcanic ballistic impacts at Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico). Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(9), p. 2155-2169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0657-2

Other Maps In Set:

Aerial hazard zones for ballistic projectile impact from Popocatépetl volcano shown with topographic profiles

Map Data

Map ID	1492
Hazard Process(es)	Ballistics
Hazard Zone Presentation	Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented 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)	Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)	Unnamed ballistic model [Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia et al. (2012)] (Alatorre-Ibargüengoitia et al. 2012)
Scenario(s) Considered	Size, 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)
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)	Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Yellow
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