Geomatics on

Earthquake and
Tsunamis
BY: AUSA RAMADHAN A.
Geomatics Contribution on Earthquake

There are many aspect Geomatics take part on Earthquake one of it is

Mitigation

By using the modern space-based remote sensing, spatial science and

information technologies have opened up efficient means for tectonic studies
and evaluation of earthquake risk and mitigation strategy.

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 Geomatics Contribution on Earthquake

The measurement of fault displacements using Global Positioning System

(GPS) and radar interferometry is useful to study co-seismic and post-seismic
deformations. The monitoring of deformation indicates about strain built up.

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Geomatics Contribution on Earthquake
And this are also what can Geomatics can do

• risk analysis
• building inventory data development for damage assessment
• ground condition and seismic shaking mapping
• damage and loss estimation
• disaster mitigation planning
• spatial data analysis for recovery/reconstruction process
• vulnerability assessment
• critical infrastructure protection against earthquakes
• GIS-based decision support systems for risk analysis, emergency
management, scenario simulations
• resilience enhancement strategies

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In Tsunamis

Risk Analysis and Disaster Management by Using GIS

By This metode that can be conclude unto two factors, parameters in both tsunami
vulnerability and tsunami risk assessment were analyzed through cell-based
analysis in geographical information system. The weight of each parameter was
calculated through the analytical hierarchy process. The results were provided as
maps of tsunami vulnerability and tsunami risk. Tsunami risk map described five
classes of risk. It described that coastal area with a low elevation and almost flat
identified as high risk to the tsunami. The coastal area with a high density of
vegetation (mangrove) was defined as the area with low level of tsunami risk. The
existence of river and other water canals in coastal area was also analyzed for
generating tsunami risk map. Risk map highlights the coastal areas with a strong
need for tsunami mitigation plan.