Volcanic hazard map for Scenario 3: Dome-forming eruption from within the Soufrière Volcanic Centre
Soufrière Volcanic Center (Qualibou), Saint Lucia, 2005
Page 232 in: Lindsay, J.M. (2005). Saint Lucia. In: Lindsay, J.M., Shepherd, J.B., Robertson, R.E.A., & Ali, S. (Eds) Volcanic hazard atlas of the Lesser Antilles. Seismic Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., p. 219-239.
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Map Set
Lindsay, J.M. (2005). Saint Lucia. In: Lindsay, J.M., Shepherd, J.B., Robertson, R.E.A., & Ali, S. (Eds) Volcanic hazard atlas of the Lesser Antilles. Seismic Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., p. 219-239.
https://uwiseismic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/StLucia.pdf
Other Maps In Set:
- Volcanic hazard map for Scenario 4: Explosive Plinian eruption from within the Soufrière Volcanic Centre
- Integrated volcanic hazard zones for Scenario 3: Dome-forming eruption from within the Soufrière Volcanic Centre
- Integrated volcanic hazard zones for Scenario 4: Explosive Plinian eruption from within the Soufrière Volcanic Centre
- Saint Lucia - Integrated Volcanic Hazard Zones for an effusive dome-forming eruption from the Soufrière Volcanic Centre
Map Data
| Map ID | 500 |
|---|---|
| Hazard Process(es) | Ballistics; 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 hazard assessment or mitigation plan |
| Zonation Method(s) | Geologic history |
| Zonation Model(s) | |
| Scenario(s) Considered | Style or type |
| Hazard Zone Label(s) | Estimated value or Hazard Impact Metric; Hazard process name |
| Probability Definition(s) | Qualitative relative probability (e.g. high-medium-low) |
| Purpose | Multiple: intended for multiple purposes including general hazard awareness, planning, and crisis management |
| Audience | Multiple audiences (usually the public, civil authorities, and land-use planners) |
| Language(s) | English |
| Basemap(s) | Simple or sketch map |
| Basemap overlay(s) | Street map |
| Diemsionality | Planimetric (2D or map) view |
| Color Scheme | Dark to Light (color) |