Map of lahar inundation zones for drainage basins

Lassen Volcanic Center, United States, 2012

Figure 5 in: Robinson, J. E. & Clynne, M. A. (2012). Lahar Hazard Zones for Eruption-Generated Lahars in the Lassen Volcanic Center, California. U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report , 2012-5176-C, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20125176C

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	588
Hazard Process(es)	Floods or jokulhaups; Lahars
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	Volcano and surrounding area
Publication Format	Figure in a hazard assessment or mitigation plan
Zonation Method(s)	Geologic history; Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)	LAHARZ or modified version (such as PFZ) (Iverson et al. 1998; Schilling 1998; Schilling 2014)
Scenario(s) Considered	Size, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Hazard process name; 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)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Rainbow
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