Seismic and tsunami risk of the Java Trench and implementation of risk reduction strategies

Abstract

Coastlines facing the Java Trench indicate the trench is capable of generating mega-thrust earthquakes. The recurrence interval of these events is around 500 years. The last event was 500 years ago. Since this time around 28 meters of potential slip has accumulated along the Java Trench. Also during this time, the coastal areas of Java, Bali and Lombok have experienced a 20-fold increase in population. Mitigation efforts to reduce the disaster potential of this event next time it happens include effective communication of the risk through simple presentations and questionnaire surveys, and implementation of risk reduction strategies. Presentation Date: Monday, September 16, 2019 Session Start Time: 1:50 PM Presentation Start Time: 1:50 PM Location: 303B Presentation Type: Oral