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Probabilistic volcanic hazard maps for the Central Volcanic Zone of Chile and Argentina (∼22.5–28°S), obtained after empirical, semi-empirical or analytical modeling

Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes (Chile and Argentina), Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Chile-Argentina, Chile-Bolivia, 2022

Figure 6 in: Bertin, D., Lindsay, J.M., Cronin, S.J., de Silva, S.L., Connor, C.B., Caffe, P.J., Grosse, P., Báez, W., Bustos, E., & Constantinescu, R. (2022). Probabilistic Volcanic Hazard Assessment of the 22.5–28° S Segment of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.875439



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

Bertin, D., Lindsay, J.M., Cronin, S.J., de Silva, S.L., Connor, C.B., Caffe, P.J., Grosse, P., Báez, W., Bustos, E., & Constantinescu, R. (2022). Probabilistic Volcanic Hazard Assessment of the 22.5–28° S Segment of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.875439
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.875439

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Map Data

Map ID3940
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Lahars; Lava dome-related hazards; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleRegional
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)Ballistics (Bertin 2017); Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983); MatHaz (Bertin et al. 2019); MOLASSES (Connor et al. 2012); Unnamed empirical tephra fallout model (Fierstein and Nathenson, 1992)
Scenario(s) ConsideredAnalog volcano(es); Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability
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)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System
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