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Mapa del modelado computacional de los peligros volcánicos por flujos piroclásticos con diferente relaciones H (altura)/L (longitud), basado en casos históricos

Map of computational modeling of volcanic hazards due to pyroclastic flows with different H (height)/L (length) ratios, based on historical cases

Arenal, Costa Rica, 2023

Figure 6.20a 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 may not be 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 ID3994
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 hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSpecific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Scenario name
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
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)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Blue
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