Hazard map for pyroclastic flow deposits of Colima Volcano showing distinct eruptive scenarios depicted in three zones.
Colima, Mexico, 2005
Figure 7 in: Saucedo, R., Macías, J.L., Sheridan, M.F., Bursik, M.I., & Komorowski, J.-C. (2005). Modeling of pyroclastic flows of Colima Volcano, Mexico: implications for hazard assessment. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 139(1-2), p. 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2004.06.019
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Map Data
Map ID 524 Hazard Process(es) PDCs 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) Scenario modeling Zonation Model(s) FLOW2D or FLOW3D (Sheridan & Macías 1992; Kover 1995) Scenario(s) Considered Style or type Hazard Zone Label(s) Scenario name Probability Definition(s) No probability definition was discernable from the map 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) Contour lines Basemap overlay(s) Street map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Red to Yellow