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Expected impacts of tephra dispersal on European airspace sectors

Hekla, Katla, Askja, Iceland, 2014

Figure 11 in: Scaini, C., Biass, S., Galderisi, A., Bonadonna, C., Folch, A., Smith, K., & Höskuldsson, A. (2014). A multi-scale risk assessment for tephra fallout and airborne concentration from multiple Icelandic volcanoes–Part 2: Vulnerability and impact. Natural hazards and earth system sciences, 14(8), 2289–2312. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2289-2014



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

Biass, S., Scaini, C., Bonadonna, C., Folch, A., Smith, K., & Höskuldsson, A. (2014). A multi-scale risk assessment for tephra fallout and airborne concentration from multiple Icelandic volcanoes–Part 1: Hazard assessment. Natural hazards and earth system sciences, 14(8), 2265-2287. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2265-2014
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-14-2265-2014

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Map Data

Map ID3769
Hazard Process(es)Tephra fall
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 ScaleRegional
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
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)Flight paths or airspace map
Basemap overlay(s)Administrative boundaries (e.g. county, park, intl.)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeOther
Volcanic Alert Level System
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