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Hazard zone created from Titan2D computer simulations based on the 1:300 year BAF event from a dome collapse and 3D representation of the created Hazard zone

Taranaki, New Zealand, 2010

Figure 5 in: Procter, J. N., Cronin, S. J., Platz, T., Patra, A., Dalbey, K., Sheridan, M., & Neall, V. (2010). Mapping block-and-ash flow hazards based on Titan 2D simulations: a case study from Mt. Taranaki, NZ. Natural Hazards, 53, 483-501.



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Map Data

Map ID3963
Hazard Process(es)PDCs
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)TITAN2D (Pitman et al. 2003; Patra et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity; 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)
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)Satellite image
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityMultiple view types on a series of small maps
Color SchemeDark to Light (color)
Volcanic Alert Level System
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