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Mapa Generalizado de Amenaza Volcanica del Irazu

Generalized Irazu Volcanic Threat Map

Irazú, Costa Rica, 1988

Figure 1 in: Alvarado, G.E. & Boschini, I. (1988). Evaluación preliminar de las amenazas geológicas y periodos de recurrencia en el Valle del Guarco, Cartago: su eventual incidencia en el deslizamiento de San Blas. Cuarto Seminario Nacional de Geotecnia, San José, Costa Rica, 14 p.



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

Alvarado, G.E. & Boschini, I. (1988). Evaluación preliminar de las amenazas geológicas y periodos de recurrencia en el Valle del Guarco, Cartago: su eventual incidencia en el deslizamiento de San Blas. Cuarto Seminario Nacional de Geotecnia, San José, Costa Rica, 14 p.
https://www.cne.go.cr/CEDO-CRID/pdf/spa/doc924/doc924-contenido.pdf

Map Data

Map ID3250
Hazard Process(es)Ballistics; Lahars; Lateral or directed blasts; Lava flows; Tephra fall; Vent-opening hazards
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type 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
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Worst-case
Hazard Zone Label(s)Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low); Scenarios imply probability
PurposeScientific interest: Intended for scientific research and general scientific interest; usually published in academic journals
AudienceScientists (usually in scientific publication)
Language(s)Spanish
Basemap(s)Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeSymbols and/or lines only
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