Lava Flow Hazard Zones

Hawai‘i (regional), United States, 1994

Figure 2 in: Kauahikaua, J. P., Moore, R. B., & Delaney, P. (1994). Volcanic activity and ground deformation hazard analysis for the Hawaii geothermal project environmental impact statement. US Geological Survey, Open File Report 94-553. 44 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr94553 (Modified from: Wright et al. 1992)

This map was produced by an official agency, but is NOT the most recent, most complete, or main operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.

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Map Set

Kauahikaua, J. P., Moore, R. B., & Delaney, P. (1994). Volcanic activity and ground deformation hazard analysis for the Hawaii geothermal project environmental impact statement. US Geological Survey, Open File Report 94-553. 44 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr94553
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr94553

Other Maps In Set:

Map of the middle east rift zone of Kilauea Volcano showing the hazard zonation of the former Campbell Estate property at Kahauale‘a, the three geothermal subzones, and the subsequent coverage by lavas from the current eruption

Map Data

Map ID	3738
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	Island
Publication Format	Figure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)	Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Purpose	Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
Audience	Multiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Symbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System