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
Other Maps In Set:
- Map Showing Areas of Risk from Sector Collapse and Debris Avalanches from Pacaya Volcano
- Map Showing Areas of Risk from Base Surge and Other Pryoclastic Flows from Pacaya Volcano
- Map Showing Areas of Risk from Mud Flows from Pacaya Volcano
- Map Showing Areas of Risk from Airfall and Ballistic Projectiles from Pacaya Volcano
Map Data
Map ID 3904 Hazard Process(es) Lava flows; Vent-opening hazards Hazard Zone Presentation Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel Temporal Scale Background, or long-term, map Spatial Scale Volcano and surrounding area Publication Format Poster-style map insert in hazard assessment Zonation Method(s) Geologic history Zonation Model(s) Scenario(s) Considered Size, 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) Purpose Land-use planning: Intended to inform citing of facilities, building restrictions, resource management, and infrastructure development Audience Land-use planners, city planners, government officials, etc. Language(s) English Basemap(s) Contour lines Basemap overlay(s) Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Symbols and/or lines only