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A map of the possible distribution of a future rhyolite pyroclastic fall deposit from the Okataina Centre, based on past eruption deposits

Okataina, New Zealand, 1993

Figure 11 in: Nairn, I.A. (1993). Volcanic hazards at Okataina Centre. 3rd ed. Ministry of Civil Defence, Palmerston North, NZ. Volcanic hazards information series 2. 29 p. Reproduced on website: https://www.gns.cri.nz/Home/Learning/Science-Topics/Volcanoes/New-Zealand-Volcanoes/Volcano-Geology-and-Hazards/Okataina-Volcanic-Centre-Geology



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

Nairn, I.A. (1993). Volcanic hazards at Okataina Centre. 3rd ed. Ministry of Civil Defence, Palmerston North, NZ. Volcanic hazards information series 2. 29 p. Reproduced on website: https://www.gns.cri.nz/Home/Learning/Science-Topics/Volcanoes/New-Zealand-Volcanoes/Volcano-Geology-and-Hazards/Okataina-Volcanic-Centre-Geology
https://www.gns.cri.nz/Home/Learning/Science-Topics/Volcanoes/New-Zealand-Volcanoes/Volcano-Geology-and-Hazards/Okataina-Volcanic-Centre-Geology

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID3841
Hazard Process(es)Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredComposition; Season or weather; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
PurposeLand-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development
AudienceMultiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
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