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Mapa Simplificado de Riesgo Volcanico

Simplified Map of Volcanic Risk

Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia, 1985

Instituto Colombiano de Geología y Minería (INGEOMINAS). (1985?). Mapa Simplificado de Riesgo Volcanico. Comite Departmental de Cafeteros de Calda, Manizales.



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.

Map Data

Map ID3882
Hazard Process(es)Lahars; Lateral or directed blasts; Lava flows; PDCs; 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 FormatSign or billboard
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredNo scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeHazard awareness: Intended for educating the audience about the extent and probability of volcanic hazard
AudienceGeneral public and/or media
Language(s)Spanish
Basemap(s)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Green
Volcanic Alert Level System
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