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Hypothetical area that could be affected by pyroclastic flows

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2019

Figure 4 in: Alpízar, Y., Fernández, M., Ramírez, C., & Arroyo, D. (2019). Hazard Map of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Costa Rica: Qualitative Integration of Computer Simulations and Geological Data. Anuario do Instituto de Geociencias, 42(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.11137/2019_3_474_488



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

Alpízar, Y., Fernández Arce, M., Ramírez Umaña, C., & Arroyo Alpízar, D. (2019). Hazard Map of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Costa Rica: Qualitative Integration of Computer Simulations and Geological Data. Anuario do Instituto de Geociencias, 42(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.11137/2019_3_474_488
http://dx.doi.org/10.11137/2019_3_474_488

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Map Data

Map ID3332
Hazard Process(es)PDCs
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScalePart of volcano (flank or drainage)
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983); LAHARZ or modified version (such as PFZ) (Iverson et al. 1998; Schilling 1998; Schilling 2014)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
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)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityOblique (3D or perspective) view
Color SchemeSingle color
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