Susceptibility map to hydromagmatic surges

Terceira, Azores [Portugal], 2025

Figure 5 in: Pacheco, J., Aguiar, S., Pimentel, A., Ferreira, T., Gaspar, J. L., Queiroz, G., & Goulart, C. (2025). Avaliação da suscetibilidade da ilha Terceira (Açores) a perigos vulcânicos. Comunicações Geológicas, 112. https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41

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 Set

Pacheco, J., Aguiar, S., Pimentel, A., Ferreira, T., Gaspar, J. L., Queiroz, G., & Goulart, C. (2025). Avaliação da suscetibilidade da ilha Terceira (Açores) a perigos vulcânicos. Comunicações Geológicas, 112. https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41
https://doi.org/10.34637/334p-kx41

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Map Data

Map ID	4430
Hazard Process(es)	Surges
Hazard Zone Presentation	Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Island
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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; Portuguese
Basemap(s)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Green
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