Development of Arequipa over time near the torrenteras indicates the importance of understanding flood hazards
El Misti, Peru, 2021
Figure 8 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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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
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Map ID 3881 Hazard Process(es) Floods or jokulhaups Hazard Zone Presentation Single hazard: A single hazard process is represented on a main map and series of insets 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) Scenario(s) Considered Size, VEI, or intensity Hazard Zone Label(s) Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; 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) Population map Basemap overlay(s) Land-cover map; Street map Diemsionality Planimetric (2D or map) view Color Scheme Red to Blue