Assessing Volcanic Hazard Risk in Nicaragua
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Title
Assessing Volcanic Hazard Risk in Nicaragua
Subject
GEOG-220 Final Project
Description
In Nicaragua, natural disasters are somewhat dispersed throughout
the country, but seem to be more prevalent on the western half. In
this region, there is a significant amount of current and recent
volcanism along the Central America Volcanic Arc. More recent (in the
last 500 years) eruptions from these volcanoes has been reported to
result in ash plumes that have drifted hundreds of kilometers. The
spread of natural disasters across Nicaragua could indicate the
experience that a given department has in dealing with issues similar
to volcanic eruptions.
the country, but seem to be more prevalent on the western half. In
this region, there is a significant amount of current and recent
volcanism along the Central America Volcanic Arc. More recent (in the
last 500 years) eruptions from these volcanoes has been reported to
result in ash plumes that have drifted hundreds of kilometers. The
spread of natural disasters across Nicaragua could indicate the
experience that a given department has in dealing with issues similar
to volcanic eruptions.
Creator
Kahn, Olivia
Date
Fall 2025
Format
Poster
Class Project Item Type Metadata
Course Code
GEOG-220
Course Title
Cartography Spa Data Vis/GIS
Professor
Curri, Neil
Status
Complete
Last Updated
Fall 2025
Files
Collection
Citation
Kahn, Olivia , “Assessing Volcanic Hazard Risk in Nicaragua,” Vassar Student Sustainability Projects, accessed November 12, 2026, https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/items/show/433.