Generalized hazard map of El Chichón volcano displayed on top of the post-1982 DEM
El Chichón, Mexico, 2008
Figure 11 in: Macías, J. L., Capra, L., Arce, J. L., Espíndola, J. M., García-Palomo, A., & Sheridan, M. F. (2008). Hazard map of El Chichón volcano, Chiapas, México: Constraints posed by eruptive history and computer simulations. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 175(4), 444-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.02.023
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.
Click on thumbnail for full-size map. We do not have copyright permission to display the full-size image. If you are the copyright holder and wish to provide copyright, please contact us at admin@volcanichazardmaps.org.
Map Set
Macías, J. L., Capra, L., Arce, J. L., Espíndola, J. M., García-Palomo, A., & Sheridan, M. F. (2008). Hazard map of El Chichón volcano, Chiapas, México: Constraints posed by eruptive history and computer simulations. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 175(4), 444-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.02.023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.02.023
Other Maps In Set:
- Lahar inundation zones for El Chichón volcano considering three different volumes: red=1×10^6 m3, yellow=2×10^6 m3, and blue=3×10^6 m3.
- TITAN2D simulations for El Chichón pyroclastic flows that display the distribution of pyroclastic flow deposits mainly along deep incised ravines
- DEM models with energy-cone extents for pyroclastic surges of El Chichón with H/L of 0.1 (A) and 0.2 (B).
- FLOW3D simulations of pyroclastic flows
Map Data
Map ID 1294 Hazard Process(es) Lahars; PDCs; Surges; Tephra fall Hazard Zone Presentation Hazard process-focused: Most hazard processes are separated by hazard process type 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) Geologic history; Scenario modeling Zonation Model(s) Energy cone or line (Heim 1932; Sheridan 1979; Sheridan & Malin 1983); FLOW2D or FLOW3D (Sheridan & Macías 1992; Kover 1995); LAHARZ or modified version (such as PFZ) (Iverson et al. 1998; Schilling 1998; Schilling 2014); TITAN2D (Pitman et al. 2003; Patra et al. 2005) Scenario(s) Considered Size, VEI, or intensity; Specific past eruption Hazard Zone Label(s) Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name; Scenario name Probability Definition(s) Scenarios imply 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) Street map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Categorical/Qualitative