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Preliminary risk map for the MC region

Cameroon, Cameroon, 2008

Figure 9 in: Bonne, K., Kervyn, M., Cascone, L., Njome, S., Van Ranst, E., Suh, E., Ayonghe, S., & Ernst, G. (2008). A new approach to assess long‐term lava flow hazard and risk using GIS and low‐cost remote sensing: the case of Mount Cameroon, West Africa. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 29(22), 6539-6564. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160802167873



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

Bonne, K., Kervyn, M., Cascone, L., Njome, S., Van Ranst, E., Suh, E., Ayonghe, S., & Ernst, G. (2008). A new approach to assess long‐term lava flow hazard and risk using GIS and low‐cost remote sensing: the case of Mount Cameroon, West Africa. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 29(22), 6539-6564. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160802167873
https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160802167873

Other Maps In Set:

Map Data

Map ID3590
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)LAZSLO (Bonne et al. 2008)
Scenario(s) ConsideredSource location or direction; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low)
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)English
Basemap(s)Contour lines
Basemap overlay(s)
DiemsionalityPlanimetric (2D or map) view
Color SchemeDark to Light (greyscale)
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