Indonesia - ABILITY TO COPE WITH VOLCANOES

• MODIFYING VULNERABILITY

  the centre for volcanology and geological hazard mitigation (CVGHM)

  • monitors over 60 volcanoes including merapi
  • increased threat from lahars due to rainfall over 1800mm a year
  • has lahar sensors
  • works with local governments to advise on community preparation e.g. settlement on merapi is forbidden, given money to move
• MODIFYING LOSS

  indonesia modifies loss despite limited resources

  • clearance of river channels to reduce flooding and hold lahars (has commercial value and rebuilds homes)
  • temporary shelters, sometimes made permanent
  • well trained military for search and rescue