Volcanic hazard map of Taveuni, Fiji

Taveuni, Fiji, 2006

Cronin, S. J., Németh, K., & Stewart, R.B. (2006). Volcanic hazards planning on rifting island and fissure volcanoes. Joint Conference of the Geological Society of New Zealand and the New Zealand Geophysical Society.

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 ID	3415
Hazard Process(es)	Tephra fall
Hazard Zone Presentation	Grouped by process (e.g. flowage/fall hazards) on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Island
Publication Format	Figure in an abstract, presentation, or conference poster
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)	No probability definition was discernable from the map
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)	Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System

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