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Lava flow hazard map of the area potentially affected by an eruption linked to the inflation in the Reykjanes peninsula

Svartsengi (Reykjanes), Iceland, 2020

Figure 3 in: Tarquini, S., Favalli, M., Pfeffer, M., de'Michieli Vitturi, M., Barsotti, S., Pedersen, G., Óladóttir, B., & Jensen, E. H. (2020). Assessing the impact of lava flows during the 2020 unrest of the Svartsengi volcanic system on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. Geomorphometry, Perugia, Italy. https://doi.org/10.30437/GEOMORPHOMETRY2020



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

Tarquini, S., Favalli, M., Pfeffer, M., de'Michieli Vitturi, M., Barsotti, S., Pedersen, G., Óladóttir, B., & Jensen, E. H. (2020). Assessing the impact of lava flows during the 2020 unrest of the Svartsengi volcanic system on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. Geomorphometry, Perugia, Italy. https://doi.org/10.30437/GEOMORPHOMETRY2020
https://doi.org/10.30437/GEOMORPHOMETRY2020

Map Data

Map ID3602
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleCrisis, or short-term, map (hours to decades)
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in an abstract, presentation, or conference poster
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)English
Basemap(s)Satellite image
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
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