Behavior Proportion According to Merapi Volcano Eruption Evacuations in 2010

Abstract

This paper presents the need of contingency plan for evacuation of Merapi Volcanic eruption by considering the behavior proportion of people in the slopes of Mount Merapi when facing emergency response phase. The research had used exploratory retrospective view survey with face-to face interview. The questionnaire consists of two categories made based on literature studies. Both categories are respondent profile and behavior type. The sampling method used here is multi stage stratified convenience sampling (n = 100, response rate = 100%). Communities around the danger zone III and the danger zone II in Pakem and Cangkringan sub-districts are chosen to be the object of the study. This study shows that there are five types of people's behavior including the proportion and behavior mechanism in communities in slopes of Mount Merapi when facing emergency evacuation.

Feasibility and Risks of Chili Farming in Disaster-Prone Areas of Mount Merapi, Indonesia

“…Despite its danger, the ash from the eruptions increases crop yields (Fiantis et al, 2019). The major eruption in 2010 affected the changes of people's behavior on the slopes of Mount Merapi during the evacuation (Handayani et al, 2019). Lava, pyroclastic flows, and tephra (volcanic dust) covered the ground, thereby causing damage to the land.…”