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.

Map Set

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.

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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)
Volcanic Alert Level System

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