Jakarta \u2014 Indonesia is known as a country located on the \u201cRing of\nFire\u201d or Pacific Rim of Fire, a designation that sounds impressive but\nalso poses enormous dangers. Shifting tectonic plates, active volcanoes,\nand constant earthquakes characterise this region. The Ring of Fire\nmakes Indonesia a recurring victim of natural disasters, compounded by\nits equatorial location in the heart of the earth, which will always\nreceive heavy rainfall for half the year.<\/p>\n
The first disaster cluster is geological disasters, which are\ndirectly related to the Pacific Ring of Fire. These include earthquakes\nfrom tectonic plate activity and volcanic eruptions from active\nvolcanoes. Secondary effects such as tsunamis, liquefaction, and cold\nlava floods form part of this category.<\/p>\n
The second is the wet hydrometeorological disaster cluster. This is\nlinked to Indonesia\u2019s location on the equator, which has a tropical\nclimate. High-intensity rainfall and frequent precipitation are part of\nthis, causing many secondary effects such as floods, flash floods, and\nlandslides. Within this cluster, coastal erosion caused by rising sea\nlevels is also included.<\/p>\n
The third is dry season hydrometeorological disasters. As a tropical\ncountry, Indonesia experiences regular long summers lasting at least six\nmonths each year.<\/p>\n
Finally, the fourth is the technology failure cluster, or disasters\narising directly from human action. These disasters stem from human\nactivities, such as the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and industrial\nchemical leaks, as well as various other human errors.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/four-disaster-clusters-in-indonesia-from-natural-causes-to-human-actions-1773046319", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }