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Carte de Risque Volcanique

Volcanic Hazard Map

Nyiragongo & Nyamulagira, DR Congo, 2002

Figure 1 in: Tedesco, D. (2003). 1995 Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira activity in the Virunga National Park: A volcanic crisis. Acta vulcanologica, 14(1-2), 149-155.



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 Data

Map ID3805
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type 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)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Location or source name
Probability Definition(s)Recurrence interval
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English; French
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeDark to Light (greyscale)
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