Java tsunami- eq2

Question 1

what was it triggered by

Answer 1

-underwater earthquake caused by the interactions of the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate

Question 2

income

Answer 2

-lower middle

Question 3

swiss cheese model

Answer 3

-Tsunami Warning Systems: Indonesia has tsunami detection and warning systems, but gaps in technology or maintenance can lead to failures in issuing timely alerts
-Preparedness and Education: Community awareness and preparedness programs insufficient, people not evacuate in time.
-Infrastructure Resilience: Coastal infrastructure may not be designed to withstand tsunamis.
-Government Policies: Effective disaster response policies are needed

Question 4

social impacts-displacement

Answer 4

5,000 people

Question 5

social impact- deaths

Answer 5

300 confirmed

Question 5

social impact- healthy

Answer 5

-Overcrowded evacuation centres, The tsunami affected the supply chains for essential medicines

Question 6

economic impact- structures

Answer 6

-over 3,000 affected including homes and schools

Question 7

economic impact- tourism

Answer 7

-Key tourist attractions, hotels, and facilities were damaged or destroyed,concerns about safety and potential aftershocks led to a sharp decline in tourist arrivals,

Question 7

economic- agriculture

Answer 7

-Agricultural land was flooded or eroded,
-Many farmers were displaced from their homes and land, irrigation systems, storage facilities, and access roads were damaged

Question 8

environmental impacts- coast

Answer 8

Coastal Erosion: The tsunami caused significant erosion along the coastline, altering landscapes and affecting habitats.

Question 9

environmental impacts- saltwater

Answer 9

-Saltwater Intrusion: Flooding from the tsunami led to saltwater contamination of freshwater sources and agricultural land,

Question 10

environmental impacts-

Answer 10

-Disruption of Ecosystems: The sudden changes to the environment disrupted local ecosystems, affecting food chains and wildlife populations.

Question 11

vulnerability- tectonic

Answer 11

Tectonic Setting: Java is located near the boundary of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it prone to seismic activity

Question 12

vulnerability- prepardness

Answer 12

Lack of Preparedness: Although there have been improvements in tsunami warning systems there were still gaps in community awareness and preparedness

Question 13

vulnerability- infrastructure

Answer 13

-infrastructure development:Rapid urbanisation and coastal development sometimes lack adequate risk assessments