Table 2 Intended map purpose and audience for surveyed maps. Note: numbers and percentages of maps reflect the fact that most maps had more than one stated purpose (in other words, ‘tick all that apply’ was used for this question)
From: The diversity of volcanic hazard maps around the world: insights from map makers
Map purpose and audience | # of maps | % of maps |
|---|---|---|
Crisis management (audience primarily emergency managers, civil authorities, aviation authorities) | 77 | 87% |
Hazard awareness (wide audience, including the public) | 64 | 72% |
Land use planning (e.g., siting a building, network) (audience primarily land-use planners, authorities) | 50 | 56% |
Impact and/or risk assessment (audience typically a specific stakeholder) | 27 | 30% |