Lava flow hazard map of Piton de la Fournaise
Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island [France], 2021
Figure 6 in: Chevrel, M. O., Favalli, M., Villeneuve, N., Harris, A. J., Fornaciai, A., Richter, N., Derrien, A., Di Muro, A., & Peltier, A. (2021). Lava flow hazard map of Piton de la Fournaise volcano. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 21(8), 2355-2377. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-2355-2021, 2021
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
Chevrel, M. O., Favalli, M., Villeneuve, N., Harris, A. J., Fornaciai, A., Richter, N., Derrien, A., Di Muro, A., & Peltier, A. (2021). Lava flow hazard map of Piton de la Fournaise volcano. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 21(8), 2355-2377. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-2355-2021, 2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-2355-2021, 2021
Other Maps In Set:
Map Data
Map ID | 3600 |
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Hazard Process(es) | Lava flows |
Hazard Zone Presentation | Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented 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) | Probabilistic modeling |
Zonation Model(s) | DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005) |
Scenario(s) Considered | Source location or direction |
Hazard Zone Label(s) | Numeric probability |
Probability Definition(s) | Numeric probability |
Purpose | Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals |
Audience | Scientists (usually in scientific publication) |
Language(s) | English |
Basemap(s) | Hillshade |
Basemap overlay(s) | Street map; Trail or hiking map |
Diemsionality | Planimetric (2D or map) view |
Color Scheme | Rainbow |