INTERPRETING A GEOHAZARD MAP

UNDERSTANDING A GEOHAZARD MAP

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, the learners will be able

to:
• 1. Identify the different elements of a geohazard
map;
• 2. Interpret geohazard maps provided by the
Mines and Geosciences Bureau to identify areas
prone to landslide and flooding;
• 3. Be aware of the potential geohazards they are
exposed to in their barangay
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ELEMENTS OF THE GEOHAZARD MAPS

1. TITLE

“Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map

of Quezon City Quadrangle”

“Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map

of Angat Quadrangle”
ELEMENTS OF THE GEOHAZARD MAPS

2. ORIENTATION COMPASS
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ELEMENTS OF THE GEOHAZARD MAPS

3. LEGENDS
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FOR RAIN-INDUCED FOR FLOOD-PRONE
LANDSLIDE PRONE AREAS:
AREAS, THERE ARE
THREE COLORS:
RED: highly susceptible; VIOLET: Highly
Be alert and ready to susceptible; be alert and
evacuate ready to evacuate.

GREEN: moderately PINK: Low to

susceptible; be cautions. moderately susceptible.
Be cautions.
YELLOW: low
susceptibility-less likely
to be experience
landslide; Be prepared.
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ELEMENTS OF THE GEOHAZARD MAPS

4. MAP RULER
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ELEMENTS OF THE GEOHAZARD MAPS

5. COORDINATES
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