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Qualitative hazard map showing moderate- and high-risk zones for debris avalanches and lahars, originating from the Active Crater of Rincón de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2000

Figure 11 in: Kempter, K. A., & Rowe, G. L. (2000). Leakage of Active Crater lake brine through the north flank at Rincón de la Vieja volcano, northwest Costa Rica, and implications for crater collapse. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 97(1-4), 143-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-0273(99)00181-X



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 ID3330
Hazard Process(es)Debris avalanches; Lahars
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 ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction
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)Spanish
Basemap(s)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)Simple or sketch map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeDark to Light (greyscale)
Volcanic Alert Level System
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