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Lava flow hazard map for Nyiragongo

Nyiragongo, DR Congo, 2009

Figure 10 in: Favalli, M., Chirico, G. D., Papale, P., Pareschi, M. T., & Boschi, E. (2009). Lava flow hazard at Nyiragongo volcano, DRC. Bulletin of volcanology, 71(4), p. 363-374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-008-0233-y



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 ID837
Hazard Process(es)Lava flows
Hazard Zone PresentationSingle hazard: A single hazard process is represented 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)Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) ConsideredPotential topographic change; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)Numeric probability
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)English
Basemap(s)Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRainbow
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