Volcanic tsunami : a review of source mechanisms, past events and hazards in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea)

• Main Authors: Paris, Raphaël, Switzer, Adam D., Belousova, Marina, Belousov, Alexander, Ontowirjo, Budianto, Whelley, Patrick L., Ulvrova, Martina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/101456; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/17056
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Southeast Asia has had both volcanic tsunamis and possesses some of the most densely populated, economically important and rapidly developing coastlines in the world. This contribution provides a review of volcanic tsunami hazard in Southeast Asia. Source mechanisms of tsunami related to eruptive and gravitational processes are presented, together with a history of past events in the region. A review of available data shows that many volcanoes are potentially tsunamigenic and present often neglected hazard to the rapidly developing coasts of the region. We highlight crucial volcanic provinces in Indonesia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea and propose strategies for facing future events.