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 ID	3805
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone Presentation	Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Source 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
Purpose	Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
Audience	Scientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)	English; French
Basemap(s)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Dark to Light (greyscale)
Volcanic Alert Level System

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