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Table 7 Quality rating of available tephra fall impact data for considered sectors

From: Framework for developing volcanic fragility and vulnerability functions for critical infrastructure

Sector

Sub-sector

Assets

Quality rating (see Table 3)

Electricity

Generation sites

Hydroelectric power (HEP)

C

Thermal power

D

Geothermal power

D

Substations

Whole site

C

Insulators

B

Transformers/switch gear

C

Control systems

C

Gravel ground cover

C

Transmission

Insulators

B

Conductors (lines)

C

Water supply

Water source

General

C

Pipe network

Pipes

D

Pumps

C

Treatment plant

Whole site

C

Water quality

B

Wastewater

Pipe network

Pipes

D

Pumps

C

Treatment

Whole site

C

Transportation

Road

Road

B

Vehicle

C

Rail

Track

D

Train

D

Aviation

Airport

C

Aircraft (in flight)

B