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Mapa de Reconocimiento de los Riesgos Volcanicos de la Cordillera Volcanic Central de Costa Rica

Reconnaissance Map of Volcanic Risks of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range of Costa Rica

Cordillera Volcánica Central (regional), Costa Rica, 1986

Page 9 in: Paniagua P., S. & Soto, G. (1986). Reconocimiento de los Riesgos Volcanicos Potentiales de la Cordillera Centra de Costa Rica, America Central. Ciencia y Tecnologia, 10 (2), p. 49-72, San Jose.



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 ID3251
Hazard Process(es)Gas (text only); Lahars; Lava flows; PDCs; Tephra fall
Hazard Zone PresentationHazard level- and process-focused: Hazards are both combined by hazard level and separated by hazard process type on a main map panel
Temporal ScaleBackground, or long-term, map
Spatial ScaleRegional
Publication FormatFigure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)Geologic history
Zonation Model(s)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSeason or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Source location or direction
Hazard Zone Label(s)Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name
Probability Definition(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)Street map
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeRed to Green