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Volcano and Earthquake Hazards in the Crater Lake Region, Oregon

Crater Lake, United States, 1997

Plate 1 in: Bacon, C.R., Mastin, L.G., Scott, K.M., & Nathenson, M. (1997). Volcano and earthquake hazards in the Crater Lake region, Oregon. U.S. Geological Survey, Open-File Report 97-487, 32 p. https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr97487



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Map Data

Map ID594
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Explosion hazards, unspecific; Lahars; Proximal hazards; Regional hazards; Surges; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationGrouped by location (e.g. proximal/distal zones) 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; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name; Location or source name
Probability Definition(s)Annual numeric probability
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 SchemeCategorical/Qualitative
Volcanic Alert Level System
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