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Zones of Potential Hazard from Pyroclastic Flows and Associated Ash Clouds and Mudflows that may Result from future eruptions in the vicinity of Mount Shasta, California

Shasta, United States, 1980

Plate 3 in: Miller, C.D. (1980). Potential hazards from future eruptions in the vicinity of Mount Shasta Volcano, Northern California. U.S. Geological Survey, Bulletin 1503, 43 p., 3 plates. https://doi.org/10.3133/b1503



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

Miller, C.D. (1980). Potential hazards from future eruptions in the vicinity of Mount Shasta Volcano, Northern California. U.S. Geological Survey, Bulletin 1503, 43 p., 3 plates. https://doi.org/10.3133/b1503
https://doi.org/10.3133/b1503

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Map Data

Map ID592
Hazard Process(es)Ash-cloud surges; Flowage hazards; Lahars; Lateral or directed blasts; PDCs
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatPoster-style map insert in hazard assessment
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history; Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System
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