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Probability density function of vent opening (in % km−2)

Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island [France], 2021

Figure 3 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 ID3621
Hazard Process(es)Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
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)Frequency magnitude, recurrence rate, or other probability density function model (No reference); Generic/unknown KDE vent-opening model (No reference)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSpecific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability
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 SchemeRainbow
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