Volcano Hazards: Ashfall Mapping


Print the map of Washington state. Using the numbers below, plot the ashfall pattern on the map. Consider a wind direction from the west-southwest. (WSW)

Bainbridge Island 0"
Bellingham 0"
Chelan trace
Clarkston 1/2"
Colville 0"
Ellensburg 4"
Kennewick 1/2"
Mount St. Helens 5"
Pasco 2"
Richland 1"
Seattle 0"
Spokane 1/4"
Vancouver 0"
Walla-Walla 1/2"
Wenatchee 1/2"
Yakima 5"

Check your work against the USGS Washington state ashfall map

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