Flood inundation extents of 100-year peak flows
El Misti, Peru, 2021
Figure 5 in: Mazer, K. E., Tomasek, A. A., Daneshvar, F., Bowling, L. C., Frankenberger, J. R., McMillan, S. K., Novoa, H.M., & Zeballos‐Velarde, C. (2021). Integrated hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of torrential flood hazard in Arequipa, Peru. Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, 171(1), 93-110. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2020.3347.x
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
Mazer, K. E., Tomasek, A. A., Daneshvar, F., Bowling, L. C., Frankenberger, J. R., McMillan, S. K., Novoa, H.M., & Zeballos‐Velarde, C. (2021). Integrated hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of torrential flood hazard in Arequipa, Peru. Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, 171(1), 93-110.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2020.3347.x
Other Maps In Set:
- Torrentera flow paths from El Misti through the city of Arequipa and climate stations used for analysis
- Velocity hazard maps for the case studies using HEC-RAS outputs from the 100-year peak flow for water velocity and depth
- Development of Arequipa over time near the torrenteras indicates the importance of understanding flood hazards
Map Data
Map ID 3879 Hazard Process(es) Floods or jokulhaups Hazard Zone Presentation Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a series of small map panels of similar sizes Temporal Scale Background, or long-term, map Spatial Scale Part of volcano (flank or drainage) Publication Format Figure in a journal article Zonation Method(s) Scenario modeling Zonation Model(s) HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) 2014) Scenario(s) Considered Size, VEI, or intensity Hazard Zone Label(s) Hazard process 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) Satellite image Basemap overlay(s) Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Single color