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Planta Hidroeléctrica Arenal. Amenaza Volcánica Presa Sangregado.

Arenal Hydroelectric Plant. Volcanic Hazard Sangregado Dam.

Arenal, Costa Rica, 2004

Soto, G.J. (2004). Preparación del mapa de peligros volcánicos del Volcán Arenal y la implementación de las recomendaciones al mapa de restricción de uso del suelo en el Volcán Arenal. Reprinted in: Alvarado, G.E., Brenes-André, F., Núñez, D., Borbón, J., Ramírez, M.A., Alpízar, Y., Núñez, S., Sibaja, J.P., Esquivel, L. (2023). Actualización del Análisis del Peligro Volcánico del Arenal, Costa Rica. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Mayo 2023.



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.


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Map Set

Alvarado, G.E., Brenes-André, F., Núñez, D., Borbón, J., Ramírez, M.A., Alpízar, Y., Núñez, S., Sibaja, J.P., Esquivel, L. (2023). Actualización del Análisis del Peligro Volcánico del Arenal, Costa Rica. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Mayo 2023.
http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28921.65120

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Map Data

Map ID3970
Hazard Process(es)Acid rain; Ballistics; 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 FormatFigure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredDuration or timing; Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; 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)Spanish
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Infrastructure map; Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeCategorical/Qualitative
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