Simplified volcanic hazards map of Ulawun Volcano

Ulawun, Papua New Guinea, 1983

Figure 2 in: McKee, C.O. (1983). Volcanic hazards at Uluwan volcano. Geological Survey of Papua New Guinea, Report 83/13, 1:100,000

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 Set

McKee, C.O. (1983). Volcanic hazards at Uluwan volcano. Geological Survey of Papua New Guinea, Report 83/13, 1:100,000

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Map Data

Map ID	558
Hazard Process(es)	Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone Presentation	Grouped by process (e.g. flowage/fall hazards) on a main map panel
Temporal Scale	Background, or long-term, map
Spatial Scale	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)	Derived/simplified from another map
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	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)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Symbols and/or lines only
Volcanic Alert Level System

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