Volcanic hazard map of Rincón de la Vieja volcano
Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2019
Figure 10 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 ID 3336 Hazard Process(es) Acid rain; Ballistics; Explosion hazards, unspecific; Gas; Lahars; PDCs; Proximal hazards; Surges; Tephra fall Hazard Zone Presentation Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type 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; Scenario modeling Zonation Model(s) ASH3D (Schwaiger et al. 2012; Mastin et al. 2013); 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) Considered Duration or timing; Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type; Worst-case Hazard Zone Label(s) Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name; Location or source name Probability Definition(s) Scenarios imply probability Purpose Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management Audience Multiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners) Language(s) English Basemap(s) Hillshade Basemap overlay(s) Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Red to Green