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Superposition of the most probable scenarios; qualitative hazard map of El Hierro (zones 1–4) constructed from the combination of the most likely scenarios

Hierro, Canary Islands [Spain], 2014

Figure 7 in: Becerril, L., Bartolini, S., Sobradelo, R., Martí, J., Morales, J. M., & Galindo, I. (2014). Long-term volcanic hazard assessment on El Hierro (Canary Islands). Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 14(7), 1853-1870. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-1853-2014, 2014



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

Becerril, L., Bartolini, S., Sobradelo, R., Martí, J., Morales, J. M., & Galindo, I. (2014). Long-term volcanic hazard assessment on El Hierro (Canary Islands). Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 14(7), 1853-1870. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-1853-2014
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-1853-2014

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Map Data

Map ID3580
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard level- and process-focused: Hazards are both combined by hazard level and separated by hazard process type on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleIsland
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map; Probabilistic modeling; Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)HASSET (Sobradelo et al. 2014); Unnamed modified energy cone model [Toyos et al. (2007)] (Toyos et al. 2007); VORIS (Felpeto et al. 2007; Felpeto 2009)
Scenario(s) ConsideredComposition; Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction; Specific past eruption; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name; Numeric probability; Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability; 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)English
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System
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