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Workshop on the Impact of Sinabung Eruption and Sinabung Field Visit

North Sumatera, 17-19 February 2020
Host: Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, North Sumatera University
Organizers: Prof. Claire Horwell and Dr. Saut Sagala

Background :
Sinabung volcano, Sumatera, had its first eruption in 1,200 years in 2010 and has been in a period of almost continuous eruption since then, exhibiting intermittent explosions and lava dome/flow collapses. These events have generated large ash clouds which have coated surrounding towns and villages in fine particulate deposits. Such volcanic ash has the potential to trigger both acute and chronic respiratory symptoms. We are particularly concerned about community exposures in this location since lava domes are known to generate the potentially toxic mineral crystalline silica (usually known as quartz, but here the mineral is likely to be the polymorph cristobalite) and exposures have been prolonged. To our knowledge, no assessment has been conducted on the respiratory health hazard of the ash and little is known, outside of North Sumatera, about how local agencies have responded to the crisis in terms of provision of information on the potential hazard or suitable protective measures. Additionally, little is known about other impacts that the ash may be having on the environment, such as contaminating water supplies and farmland.

As educational and research institutions that focus on disaster research, Durham University (through the Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience), RDI (Resilience Development Initiative), the British Geological Survey and North Sumatera University will conduct a workshop in North Sumatera University, a partner institution of RDI, and a field visit to Sinabung. This activity is good for exchanging ideas, points of view, and solutions that make it possible to reduce the impact of the Sinabung volcano disaster through research.

Objective :

• This workshop is a forum for local and international practitioners and academic experts to plan future research to address issues related to the impact of volcanic ash, in particular at Sinabung Volcano.
• The purpose of the field visit activity is for the non-local delegates to receive an overview of the condition of communities affected by the Sinabung eruption.

Output :

• Potential research collaborations between academics, local institutions, NGOs and communities.
• General overview of health impact and other impacts of the Sinabung eruption.

Time and Palace:
17-19 February 2020
Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, North Sumatra University

Timeline :
Sunday, February 16 2020
Participant from outside Sumatera arrive in Medan.

Monday, February 17 2020

Tuesday, February 18 2020 - Field visit*

Wednesday, February 19 2020 - Field visit*

The rundown is subject to change without prior notice

*) Field visit participants are limited only to participants from outside Sumatra

Contact Person:

 CP: Amesta Ramadhani

 E-mail: amesta.ramadhani@rdi.or.id

 Mobile/Whatsapp: +62 8121 5693 768

Last updated 12 September 2020