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Area that is most affected by gases and acid rain

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2019

Figure 9 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

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID3335
Hazard Process(es)Acid rain; Gas
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented 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) ConsideredNo scenarios were discernable from the map
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)Photograph
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSingle color
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