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Lahars, Floods, Debris Avalanches, Rockslides

Vesuvius, Italy, 2010

Figure 7 in: Mastrolorenzo, G., & Pappalardo, L. (2010). Hazard assessment of explosive volcanism at Somma‐Vesuvius. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 115(B12). https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JB006871



This hazard map is the result of scientific research and was published in academic literature. It is presented here to serve as an example of the map type or the map-making methodology. It is NOT the official, operational map. For the current operational hazard map, please consult the proper institutional authorities.


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Map Set

Mastrolorenzo, G., & Pappalardo, L. (2010). Hazard assessment of explosive volcanism at Somma‐Vesuvius. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 115(B12). https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JB006871
https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JB006871

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Map Data

Map ID651
Hazard Process(es)Debris avalanches; Floods or jokulhaups; Lahars; Rockfalls
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type on a series of small map panels of similar sizes
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)Unnamed mass flow model [Mastrolorenzo & Pappalardo (2010)] (Mastrolorenzo & Pappalardo 2010)
Scenario(s) ConsideredNo scenarios were discernable from the map
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)No probability definition was discernable from the map
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemePurple to Yellow
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