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Modelo de Afectación por Lahares para el Sector Norte del Volcán Rincón de la Vieja

Lahars Affectation Model for the North Sector of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica, 2022

Figure 6.44 in: Alvarado, G.E., Brenes-André, J., Venegas, L., Alpízar, Y., Núñez, S., Sánchez, M., Abarca, K., Abarca, J., Báez, W.A., Sibaja, J.P., Esquivel, L., & Arcia, T. (2022). Análisis del Peligro Volcánico del Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Setiembre 2022. (Modified from: Alpízar, 2018)



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, J., Venegas, L., Alpízar, Y., Núñez, S., Sánchez, M., Abarca, K., Abarca, J., Báez, W.A., Sibaja, J.P., Esquivel, L., & Arcia, T. (2022). Análisis del Peligro Volcánico del Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Setiembre 2022.
http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27064.21761

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Map Data

Map ID4081
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 ScalePart of volcano (flank or drainage)
Publication FormatFigure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Derived/simplified from another map
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)Scenario name
Probability Definition(s)Scenarios imply probability
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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