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Map Showing Areas of Risk from Lava Flows from Pacaya Volcano

Pacaya, Guatemala, 1987

Map 3 in: Banks, N. (1987). Preliminary Assessment Of The Volcano Hazards Of Pacaya Volcano Guatemala. USGS/INSIVUMEH. 8pp. https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pnaec775.pdf



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 Set

Banks, N. (1987). Preliminary Assessment Of The Volcano Hazards Of Pacaya Volcano Guatemala. USGS/INSIVUMEH. 8pp. https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pnaec775.pdf
https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pnaec775.pdf

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Map Data

Map ID3904
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows; Vent-opening hazards
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 FormatPoster-style map insert in hazard assessment
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeLand-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development
AudienceLand-use planners, city planners, government officials, etc.
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System
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