Hazard Map of Merapi

Merapi, Indonesia, 1996

Purbawinata, M. A., Ratdomopurbo, A., Sinulingga, I. K., Sumarti, S., & Suharno, I. (1996). Merapi volcano – guide book. Volcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI), Bandung. (Reprinted in: Gerstenecker, C., Läufer, G., Steineck, D., Tiede, C., & Wrobel, B. (2005). Validation of digital elevation models around Merapi Volcano, Java, Indonesia. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 5(6), 863-876. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-5-863-2005)

This map was produced by an official agency, but is NOT 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 Data

Map ID	453
Hazard Process(es)	Unstated or all hazards
Hazard Zone Presentation	Hazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Map in a booklet, longer fact-sheet, handbook, or guidebook
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) Considered	No scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Access (exclusion, danger, or safe zones)
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Purpose	Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
Audience	Multiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)	English
Basemap(s)	Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Categorical/Qualitative
Volcanic Alert Level System

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