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Jin-Feng Wang¹, Lian-Fa Li

¹Institute of Geographic Sciences and NAtural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, A11 Datun Road, Anwai, Beijing 100101, China. wangjf@Lreis.ac.cn

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Disaster Management
Geographic Information Systems

Background:

Tsunamis pose significant threats, as evidenced by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Lack of effective early warning systems exacerbates tsunami-related casualties and damage.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an optimal and integrative tsunami warning system.
To leverage remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS) for enhanced tsunami management.
To simulate the impact of such a system on loss of life and property.

Main Methods:

Development of an integrated tsunami warning system utilizing remote sensing and GIS.
Conducting three simulations using Banda Aceh, Indonesia as a pilot area.
Comparing simulated outcomes with and without advanced warning systems.

Main Results:

A system similar to the Pacific Ocean's could have reduced the 2004 tsunami's death toll from 300,000 to 15,000.
An optimized system with full remote sensing and GIS integration could further reduce deaths to approximately 3,000.
The number of destroyed houses remained largely unchanged across simulations, indicating limited impact on structural damage.

Conclusions:

An advanced tsunami warning system significantly mitigates loss of life.
Integration of remote sensing and GIS offers a highly effective approach to tsunami preparedness and response.
Technological advancements in warning systems are crucial for improving disaster resilience.