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Mapa de peligros volcánico Rincón de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja volcanic hazard map

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2016

Figure 3 in: Soto, G. & Martínez, M. (2016). Volcano hazard zones of Rincón de la Vieja volcano (Costa Rica). Volcano Observatories Best Practices Workshop 3 (VOBP3). 15-18 November, 2016 Vancouver, Washington, USA. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19636.86403



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 ID3337
Hazard Process(es)Acid rain; Ballistics; Flowage hazards; Lahars; Lava flows; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in an abstract, presentation, or conference poster
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
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)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeCategorical/Qualitative
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