Ash thickness (in metres) from our model for 1 Ma of eruptions from Taupo and Okataina centres

New Zealand (regional), New Zealand, 2010

Figure 9 in: Hurst, T. & Smith, W. (2010). Volcanic ashfall in New Zealand–probabilistic hazard modelling for multiple sources. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 53(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/00288301003631129

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Map Set

Hurst, T., & Smith, W. (2010). Volcanic ashfall in New Zealand–probabilistic hazard modelling for multiple sources. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 53(1), 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00288301003631129

Other Maps In Set:

Volcanic ash hazard map (contours in mm) for 500 yr return period and volcanic ash hazard map (contours in mm) for 10,000 yr return period

Map Data

Map ID	3425
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	Island
Publication Format	Figure in a journal article
Zonation Method(s)	Probabilistic modeling
Zonation Model(s)	Frequency magnitude, recurrence rate, or other probability density function model (No reference)
Scenario(s) Considered	Season or weather; Size, VEI, or intensity; Specific past eruption
Hazard Zone Label(s)	Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric
Probability Definition(s)	Recurrence interval
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)	Simple or sketch map
Basemap overlay(s)
Diemsionality	Planimetric (2D or map) view
Color Scheme	Symbols and/or lines only