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Planta Hidroeléctrica Arenal. Amenaza por Caída de Ceniza Volcánica Erupción Pliniana-Subpliniana a Largo Plazo.

Arenal Hydroelectric Plant. Threat from Volcanic Ash Fall Long-Term Plinian-Subplinian Eruption.

Arenal, Costa Rica, 2017

Vargas, A. & Alvarado, G. E. (2017). Amenaza volcánica sobre las líneas de transmisión y subestaciones eléctricas del ICE, Costa Rica. Área de Amenazas y Auscultación Sismológica y Volcánica, ICE, San José [Inf. Interno]. 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 ID3972
Hazard Process(es)Tephra fall
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 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)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)Street map
Basemap overlay(s)Infrastructure map; Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeCategorical/Qualitative
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