Vulnerability Mapping of Tsunami Inundation Hazard at The Tourism Area of Pangandaran, West Java

Abstract

Indonesia is located in and surrounded by areas that have active plate movements, making its coastal and marine areas prone to tsunami, and creating negative impacts, such as damage to properties and increase in death rates. One of these areas is the coastal area in Pangandaran Regency, West Java. This study aimed to analyze the level of building vulnerability and impact of losses as a result of tsunami. The research method combined data of buildings that have been classified based on their type and uses with data of inundation caused by tsunami and coefficient of Damage Ratio. The study results showed that the type of buildings in the tourism area of Pangandaran Regency is dominated by 1-story permanent buildings (P1), in which 2,050 out of 3,103 buildings were identified as residences and businesses. In general, based on the coefficient of Damage Ratio in the tourism area of Pangandaran Regency, vulnerability level of buildings is within 51%–70%, which is considerably high and indicates that the buildings could suffer heavy damage if they are hit by tsunami. The tourism industry in the area lost 700 million rupiahs and fisheries industry lost 6.055 billion rupiahs due to the 2016 tsunami. Eight hotel/resort buildings have been recommended as temporary evacuation sites or shelter in the event of a tsunami.