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Volcanic hazard map for Scenario 4: Explosive Plinian eruption from within the Soufrière Volcanic Centre

Soufrière Volcanic Center (Qualibou), Saint Lucia, 2005

Page 233 in: Lindsay, J.M. (2005). Saint Lucia. In: Lindsay, J.M., Shepherd, J.B., Robertson, R.E.A., & Ali, S. (Eds) Volcanic hazard atlas of the Lesser Antilles. Seismic Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., p. 219-239.



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Map Set

Lindsay, J.M. (2005). Saint Lucia. In: Lindsay, J.M., Shepherd, J.B., Robertson, R.E.A., & Ali, S. (Eds) Volcanic hazard atlas of the Lesser Antilles. Seismic Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., p. 219-239.
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Map Data

Map ID501
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Lahars; PDCs; Surges; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSize, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
PurposeMultiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
AudienceMultiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeDark to Light (color)
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