Volcanic risk map for Guadalajara City and surrounding villages, western Mexico

Sierra la Primavera, Mexico, 1979

Figure 9 in: Booth, B. (1979). Assessing volcanic risk. Journal of the Geological Society, 136(3), 331-340.

This hazard map is the result of scientific research and was published in academic literature. It is presented here to serve as an example of the map type or the map-making methodology. It is NOT the official, operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.

Map Set

Booth, B. (1979). Assessing volcanic risk. Journal of the Geological Society, 136(3), 331-340.
https://doi.org/10.1144/gsjgs.136.3.0331

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID	4274
Hazard Process(es)	PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone Presentation	Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	Size, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)	Numeric probability
Purpose	Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
Audience	Scientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)	Inhabited areas
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme
Volcanic Alert Level System

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