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Development of Arequipa over time near the torrenteras indicates the importance of understanding flood hazards

El Misti, Peru, 2021

Figure 8 in: Mazer, K. E., Tomasek, A. A., Daneshvar, F., Bowling, L. C., Frankenberger, J. R., McMillan, S. K., Novoa, H.M., & Zeballosā€Velarde, C. (2021). Integrated hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of torrential flood hazard in Arequipa, Peru. Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, 171(1), 93-110. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2020.3347.x



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

Mazer, K. E., Tomasek, A. A., Daneshvar, F., Bowling, L. C., Frankenberger, J. R., McMillan, S. K., Novoa, H.M., & Zeballosā€Velarde, C. (2021). Integrated hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of torrential flood hazard in Arequipa, Peru. Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, 171(1), 93-110.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2020.3347.x

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Map Data

Map ID3881
Hazard Process(es)Floods or jokulhaups
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map and series of insets
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
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)Population map
Basemap overlay(s)Land-cover map; Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Blue
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