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Mapa de peligros con base en el modelado de la extensión de los lahares

Hazard map based on modeling the extent of lahars

Arenal, Costa Rica, 2023

Figure 6.46 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 ID3997
Hazard Process(es)Lahars
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)Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)LAHARZ or modified version (such as PFZ) (Iverson et al. 1998; Schilling 1998; Schilling 2014)
Scenario(s) ConsideredDuration or timing; Specific past eruption; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Scenario name
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)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Green
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