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Peligros combinados del volcán Poás

Combined hazards of Poás volcano

Poás, Costa Rica, 2015

Figure 9 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

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Map Data

Map ID832
Hazard Process(es)Ash-cloud surges; Ballistics; Gas; Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard level-focused: All or most hazards are combined by hazard level on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleVolcano and surrounding area
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history; Scenario modeling
Zonation Model(s)Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction; Specific past eruption; 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)
PurposeMultiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)Spanish
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Green
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