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Peligros del Volcán Chaitén

Hazards of Chaitén Volcano

Chaitén, Chile, 2015

Amigo, A., Lara, L.E., & Bertin, D. (2015). Peligros del volcán Chaitén, Región de Los Lagos. Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN), Carta Geológica de Chile, Serie Geología Ambiental 24, 1 mapa escala 1:50.000. Santiago.



This map was produced by an official agency, but may not be 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 Data

Map ID729
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Distal hazards; Lahars; PDCs; Proximal hazards; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level on a main map and series of insets
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatPoster-style map insert in hazard assessment
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history; Probabilistic modeling; Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Ballistics (Bertin 2017); Eject! (Mastin 2001); Tephra2 (Bonadonna et al. 2005; Bonadonna et al. 2010; Connor et al. 2011)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Style or type
Hazard Zone Label(s)Location or source name; Numeric probability; Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)Annual numeric probability; Numeric probability; 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)Spanish
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Contour lines; Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Yellow
Volcanic Alert Level System
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