Probabilistic hazard map for tephra loading higher than 1.0 kg/m2 given an eruption at Öræfajökull as 1362 AD
Öræfajökull, Iceland, 2018
Figure 6 in: Barsotti, S., Di Rienzo, D. I., Thordarson, T., Björnsson, B. B., & Karlsdóttir, S. (2018). Assessing impact to infrastructures due to tephra fallout from Öræfajökull volcano (Iceland) by using a scenario-based approach and a numerical model. Frontiers in Earth Science, 6, 196. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2018.00196
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
Barsotti, S., Di Rienzo, D. I., Thordarson, T., Björnsson, B. B., & Karlsdóttir, S. (2018). Assessing impact to infrastructures due to tephra fallout from Öræfajökull volcano (Iceland) by using a scenario-based approach and a numerical model. Frontiers in Earth Science, 6, 196. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2018.00196
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2018.00196
Other Maps In Set:
- Probabilistic hazard map for tephra loading higher than 100 kg/m² given an eruption at Öræfajökull as 1362 AD
- Probabilistic hazard map for tephra loading higher than 1000 kg/m² given an eruption at Öræfajökull as 1362 AD
- Map showing potential impact of tephra fallout to roads in case of a 1362-like eruption at Öræfajökull
- Map showing potential tephra fallout impact to airport in case of a 1362-like eruption at Öræfajökull
- Map showing potential tephra fallout impact to power-lines in case of a 1362-like eruption at Öræfajökull
Map Data
Map ID | 1567 |
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Hazard Process(es) | Tephra fall |
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 | Regional |
Publication Format | Figure in a journal article |
Zonation Method(s) | Probabilistic modeling |
Zonation Model(s) | VOL-CALPUFF (Scire, et al. 2000; Barsotti & Neri 2008) |
Scenario(s) Considered | Specific past eruption |
Hazard Zone Label(s) | Numeric probability |
Probability Definition(s) | Numeric 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 | Purple to Yellow |