Lipari: first approximation of inundation extent depending on the 2 m, 4 m, 6 m, 8 m and 10 m contours

Lipari, Italy, 2026

Figure 13 in: Bonilauri, E. M., & Harris, A. J. (2026). Tsunami evacuation times and routes to safe zones II: a GIS-based approach applied to Vulcano and Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy) to assess escape route challenges for low-lying harbour areas. Journal of Applied Volcanology, 15(1), 5.

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.

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Map Data

Map ID	4423
Hazard Process(es)	Tsunami
Hazard Zone Presentation	Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)	Generic spatial model (No reference)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)	No probability definition was discernable from the map
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)	Satellite image
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Dark to Light (color)
Volcanic Alert Level System

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