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
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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