Volcanic hazard map for future eruptions at Rincon de la Vieja volcano

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 1996

Figure 12 in: Kempter, K. A., Benner, S. G., & Williams, S. N. (1996). Rincón de la Vieja volcano, Guanacaste province, Costa Rica: geology of the southwestern flank and hazards implications. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 71(2-4), 109-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-0273(95)00072-0

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.

Click on thumbnail for full-size map. We do not have copyright permission to display the full-size image. If you are the copyright holder and wish to provide copyright, please contact us at admin@volcanichazardmaps.org.

Map Data

Map ID	3329
Hazard Process(es)	Debris avalanches; Lahars; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone Presentation	Grouped by process (e.g. flowage/fall hazards) 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)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Hazard process name
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	Symbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System

Go to Global Volcanism Program page for Rincón de la Vieja →