These Isopleth maps were used to figure out how wind speed related to the distance in which fallout from a volcanic eruption is carried.
According to JSU (Jacksonville State University):
An isopleth map generalizes and simplifies data with a continuous distribution. It shows the data as a third dimension on a map, thus isopleth maps are more common for mapping surface elevations, amounts of precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and numerous other measurements that can be viewed statistically as a third dimension.The link below is for the purpose of reference citation for statements by JSU:
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