Sediment Related Hazard Area Prediction for Volcanoes in Developing Countries

Abstract

Procedures for predicting areas prone to mudflow and pyroclastic flows are studied for developing countries. Fundamental information for hazard map making is obtained through satellite image data. Pyroclastic flow is simulated by two directional calculation and flooding sections of mudflow are predicted by one dimensional method. These methods are applied to Mount Marapi in Indonesia. Caluculated results show a good correlation with the actual situations.