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Risk map for urban areas at Mt. Cameroon volcano

Cameroon, Cameroon, 2012

Figure 10 in: Favalli, M., Tarquini, S., Papale, P., Fornaciai, A., & Boschi, E. (2012). Lava flow hazard and risk at Mt. Cameroon volcano. Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(2), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6



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

Favalli, M., Tarquini, S., Papale, P., Fornaciai, A., & Boschi, E. (2012). Lava flow hazard and risk at Mt. Cameroon volcano. Bulletin of Volcanology, 74(2), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-011-0540-6

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Map Data

Map ID3617
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005); Generic/unknown KDE vent-opening model (No reference)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability
PurposeLand-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRainbow
Volcanic Alert Level System
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