Preliminary hazard map for pyroclastic surges
Vesuvius, Italy, 1983
Figure 12.8 in: Barberi, F., Rosi, M., Santacroce, R., & Sheridan, M.F. (1983). Volcanic hazard zonation: Mt. Vesuvius. In: Tazieff, H. & Sabroux, J.-C. (Eds.) Forecasting Volcanic Events, Elsevier, Amsterdam, p. 149-161.
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 Data
Map ID 655 Hazard Process(es) Surges 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 journal article Zonation Method(s) Geologic history Zonation Model(s) Scenario(s) Considered Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type Hazard Zone Label(s) Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) Probability Definition(s) Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) Purpose Scientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals Audience Scientists (usually in scientific publication) Language(s) English Basemap(s) Simple or sketch map Basemap overlay(s) Inhabited areas Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Dark to Light (greyscale)