Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution
Entry ID: CIESIN_CHRR_NDH_VOLCANO_HFD

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Summary
Abstract: Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution is a 2.5 minute gridded data set based upon the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) Volcano Database spanning the period of 1979 through 2000. This database includes nearly 4,000 volcanic events categorized as moderate or above (values 2 through 8) according to the Volcano Explosivity Index (VEI). Most volcanoes are georeferenced to the nearest ... View entire text

Purpose: To provide a means of assessing the relative distribution and frequency of global volcano hazard.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 85.0   S: -58.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: ESA Envisat
Dataset Title: Alternating Polarisation Mode Single-Look Complex (ASA_APS_1P) product
Online Resource: http://envisat.esa.int/dataproducts/asar/CNTR2-6-2.htm#eph.asar.pro...
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 100 Km
Longitude Resolution: 56 Km - 100 Km
Originating Center
Data Center
Earthnet Online, European Space Agency Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://earth.esa.int
Dataset ID: ASA_APS_1P

Data Center Personnel
Name: ESA EARTH OBSERVATION HELPDESK
Phone: +39 06 94180777
Fax: +39 06 94180292
Contact Address:
ESA/ESRIN
Via Galileo Galilei, CP 64
City: Frascati
Postal Code: I-00044
Country: Italy
Distribution
Distribution Size: Max. 1480 Mbytes.
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +39 06 94180777
Fax: +39 06 94180292
Contact Address:
ESA/ESRIN
Via Galileo Galilei, CP 64
City: Frascati
Postal Code: I-00044
Country: Italy
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-05-20
Last DIF Revision Date: 2006-12-19

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