Geomorphological hazard at some area of the Outer Dieng Volcanic Complex post explosive eruption era

Abstract

Dieng area as an important and productive area needs the support of various aspects in encouraging regional growth and development. This region also has been experiences many disasters year by year. Disasters due to volcanism are events that cause many losses, especially casualties in the past. Discussions about potential disasters in the Dieng area should not only be limited to volcanism and earthquakes as hazards caused by endogenous processes. The Dieng area is an old landscape. As an old landscape that is heavily influenced by exogenous factors from a wet tropical climate, other potential hazards in the form of geomorphological hazards also need attention. In fact, there are some geomorphological hazards that occur due to the complexity of the landforms of this area, there are various processes that often occur such as mass movement and erosion and these processes usually have a negative impact on social and economic life. This paper aims to analyze the various types and levels of geomorphological hazards that exist outside of the Dieng Volcanic Complex. This region has experienced major eruptions in the past. At present, in the post-explosive era, it is necessary to know whether geomorphological hazards are limited to eruptions or if other hazards are a bigger threat. The terrain survey method or geomorphological survey is a field observation method used to achieve research objectives. The interpretation of remote sensing images, literature research, and documentation provides support in the form of additional data to complement the primary data from the observation. The results obtained show that the area of the Dieng Volcanic Complex after the explosive eruption era, which is largely composed of volcanic landforms, which physically dominates the denudation process. The denudation process is what causes mass movement and erosion to emphasize that there is a very high potential geomorphological hazard in this research location. This research area is also a productive agricultural production area. Although it cannot be separated from criticism because of its negative impact on the environment, because in the use and management of land carried out by the community it affects mass movement and erosion. Therefore, information on geomorphological hazards is very important to be provided and updated continuously in the interest of ensuring effective and sustainable disaster management.