Peligro por Caída de Ceniza

Hazard from ashfall

Poás, Costa Rica, 2015

Figure 3 in: Barrantes, G. & Malavassi, E. (2015). Mapa de peligros del volcán Poás. Cuadernos de Geografica: Revista Colombiana de Geographica 24 (2), p. 157-172. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcdg.v24n2.50219

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

Barrantes, G. & Malavassi, E. (2015). Mapa de peligros del volcán Poás. Cuadernos de Geografica: Revista Colombiana de Geographica 24 (2), p. 157-172. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcdg.v24n2.50219
https://doi.org/10.15446/rcdg.v24n2.50219

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID	826
Hazard Process(es)	Tephra fall
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	Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Probability Definition(s)	Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
Purpose	Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
Audience	Scientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)	Spanish
Basemap(s)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)	Street map
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Red to Green
Volcanic Alert Level System

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