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 ID	837
Hazard Process(es)	Lava flows
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)	Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)	DOWNFLOW (Favalli et al. 2005)
Scenario(s) Considered	Potential topographic change; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Numeric probability
Probability Definition(s)	Numeric probability
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)	Hillshade
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Rainbow
Volcanic Alert Level System

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