Susceptibility map of El Hierro Island

Hierro, Canary Islands [Spain], 2013

Figure 8 in: Becerril, L., Cappello, A., Galindo, I., Neri, M., & Del Negro, C. (2013). Spatial probability distribution of future volcanic eruptions at El Hierro Island (Canary Islands, Spain). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 257, p. 21-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2013.03.005

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 Data

Map ID	1523
Hazard Process(es)	Vent-opening hazards
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	Island
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)	Unnamed vent-opening model [Becerril et al. (2013)] (Becerril et al. 2013)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)	Numeric probability
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)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Contour lines
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Green
Volcanic Alert Level System

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