Selected Map Products of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program
Topical Maps of U.S. Volcanoes
This Dynamic Planet
This Dynamic Planet map shows many of the features that have shaped--and continue to change--our dynamic planet including plate boundaries, earthquakes, volcanoes, and impact craters. The map is designed to show the most prominent features when viewed from a distance, and more detailed features upon closer inspection. The back of the map zooms in further, highlighting examples of fundamental features, while providing text, timelines, references, and other resources to enhance understanding of this dynamic planet. Both the front and back of this map illustrate the enormous recent growth in our knowledge of planet Earth. Yet, much remains unknown, particularly about the processes operating below the ever-shifting plates and the detailed geological history during all but the most recent stage of Earth's development.
Alaska
Volcanoes of Alaska
Alaska Volcano Observatory, 1998, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Information Circular 38 (1 sheet, 1:4,000,000)
A poster-style map of historically active volcanoes and other volcanic centers in Alaska, including photographs of selected volcanoes. The map poster also includes descriptions and illustrations of the tectonic setting of Alaska, recent notable eruptions, volcano hazards, and a glossary. This map is ideal for classroom use.
This map costs $3.00 and it can be ordered from:
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Mailing address Alaska Division of Geology and Geophysical Surveys 794 University Avenue, Suite 200 Fairbanks, AK 99709-3645
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Hawai`i
Geologic map of the island of Hawaii
Wolfe, Edward W., and Morris, Jean (eds.), 1996, Geologic map of the island of Hawaii: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I-2524-A (3 sheets 1:100,000; booklet 18 p.)
Wolfe, Edward W., and Morris, Jean (eds.), 1996, Sample data for the geologic map of the island of Hawaii: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I-2524-B (3 sheets 1:100,000; booklet 15 p.)
This is the first map of the entire Island of Hawai`i to show in detail the age and distribution of both prehistoric and historic lavas. The map is a compilation of geologic mapping from 1975 through 1988 by approximately 20 geologists, with subsequent updates for Kilauea lavas emplaced through April 20, 1995, in a continuing eruption. Its chronologic detail reflects the application of isotopic-dating techniques that were unavailable when its predecessor was made in 1946.
Lava flow hazards on the island of Hawai`i
Wright, Thomas L., Chun, Jon Y.F., Esposo, Joan, Heliker, Christina, Hodge, Jon, Lockwood, John P., and Vogt, Susan M., 1992, Map showing lava-flow hazard zones, Island of Hawaii: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-2193.This map shows lava-flow hazard zones for the five volcanoes on the Island of Hawai`i (Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Kohala). The hazard zones are based chiefly on the location of eruptive vents, areas covered by past lava flows as revealed by geologic mapping and historic observations, and topography. The maps shows nine lava-flow hazard zones and the boundaries between the zones are approximate because the degree of hazard from one zone to the next is generally gradual rather than abrupt, and the change can occur over the distance of a mile or more. This map updates an earlier hazard assessment published in 1974 and revised in 1987.
Map Showing Lava Inundation Zones for Mauna Loa, Hawai`i
Trusdell, F.A., Graves, P., Tincher, C.R., 2002, Map Showing Lava Inundation Zones for Mauna Loa, Hawai`i: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-2401.The Island of Hawai`i is composed of five coalesced basaltic volcanoes. Lava flows constitute the greatest volcanic hazard from these volcanoes. This report is concerned with lava flow hazards on Mauna Loa, the largest of the island shield volcanoes. Hilo lies 58 km from the summit of Mauna Loa, the Kona coast 33 km, and the southernmost point of the island 61 km.
California
Lassen Volcanic National Park and Vicinity, California
Clynne, Michael A., Muffler, Patrick L.J., 2010 Geologic map of Lassen Volcanic National Park and vicinity, California: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Series Map 2899 (3 sheets 1:50,000; phamplet 111 p.; Data CD-ROM).
The geologic map of Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP) and vicinity encompasses 1,905 km2 at the south end of the Cascade Range in Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, and Plumas Counties, northeastern California (fig. 1, sheet 3). The park includes 430 km2 of scenic volcanic features, glacially sculpted terrain, and the most spectacular array of thermal features in the Cascade Range. Interest in preserving the scenic wonders of the Lassen area as a national park arose in the early 1900s to protect it from commercial development and led to the establishment in 1907 of two small national monuments centered on Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone. The eruptions of Lassen Peak in 1914–15 were the first in the Cascade Range since widespread settling of the West in the late 1800s. Through the printed media, the eruptions aroused considerable public interest and inspired renewed efforts, which had languished since 1907, to establish a national park. In 1916, Lassen Volcanic National Park was established by combining the areas of the previously established national monuments and adjacent lands.
Long Valley vicinity, California
Bailey, Roy A., 1989, Geologic map of the Long Valley Caldera, Mono-Inyo Craters Volcanic Chain, and vicinity, Eastern California: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I-1933 (2 sheets 1:62:500; booklet 11 p.)
Long Valley caldera is currently the most restless volcano in the conterminous United States. The rugged landscape of the Long Valley region owes its beauty and appeal to the striking geologic features created largely by the growth of the imposing Sierra Nevada mountains to the west and volcanic eruptions. This geologic map shows the youngest faults and volcanic landforms and rock deposits that were formed in this area during the past 3.6 million years as well as the much older rocks that underlies the area (dating back to about 240 million years). The map identifies eruptive products created by the caldera-forming and subsequent eruptions as well as from the Mono-Inyo Crates volcanic chain that cuts through the caldera. The accompanying booklet provides an overall geologic and glacial history of the area.
Washington
Hydrologic Hazards at Mount Rainier, Washington
Scott, Kevin M., and Vallance, James W., 1995, Debris flow, debris avalanche, and flood hazards at and downstream from Mount Rainier, Washington: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas 729 (2 sheets, booklet 9 p.)
Mount Rainier volcano has produced many large debris flows and debris avalanches (also called lahars and landslides) during the past 10,000 years, and many traveled more than 100 kilometers to inundate parts of the now-populated Puget Sound Lowland. Two maps are included in the atlas. One map illustrates the types, probabilities, and risks of the most dangerous types of debris avalanches and debris flows. Based on 3 characteristic types of events of a known size and estimated frequency, the map shows potential future inundation areas for all rivers draining Mount Rainier. A second map shows examples of smaller debris avalanches and debris flows that occurred in the 20th century. The booklet describes the three characteristic type of events that were used to estimate future inundation areas and factors affecting the risk analysis.
