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Application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Method for Evaluation of Sediment Structure in Paleotsunami Geopark Development Area, Aceh Besar, Indonesia Putri, Salsa Nazia; Ismail, Nazli; Umar, Muksin
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 12 (2024): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i12.9464

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Ek Leuntie Cave is a karst cave in Meunasah Lhok, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar Regency. This cave is very rare. It has 12 tsunami layers dating back 7500 years. These layers need to be preserved as a paleotsunami geopark in Aceh. However, there are many challenges to developing public facilities in karst areas, such as sinkholes and landslides. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potential hazards in the area by using the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) method at 700 MHz and 250 MHz frequencies.  The GPR method is used because of its ability to image shallow subsurface structures with high resolution. The GPR method was used on 7 survey lines around Ek Leuntie Cave. The resulting radargrams are then processed using GPRPy software to clarify the reflection signal. GPR interpretation at 700 MHz and 250 MHz frequencies produces the same radargram at a very shallow depth, but the boundaries between layers are clearer at 700 MHz. Core data from multiple samples supports GPR interpretation. Based on the core data, the compact layer is located in the sandy soil layer, while the less compact layer is located in the old main road before the tsunami layer and in the bedrock. The less compact layer has potential hazards such as subsidence. The area is located in the west to south of the cave. Based on the GPR radargrams obtained, the investigation area is dominated by clay fill, sandy soil, clayey sand and bedrock. The results of the study are expected to be used as a reference for mitigation in the development of the Ek Leuntie Cave Geopark.
Seismic Hazard Estimation for Sumatra and Kalimantan Region Using Event-Based Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (EB-PSHA) Khalqillah, Aulia; Umar, Muksin; V. H. Simanjuntak, Andrean; Jihad, Abdi; H. Banyunegoro, Vrieslend
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): JGEET Vol 10 No 03 : September (2025)
Publisher : UIR PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2025.10.3.21936

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Indonesia is located in a tectonically active region influenced by the interactions of several tectonic plates. This tectonics setting give rise to numerous active faults and subduction zones, making Indonesia highly susceptible to earthquakes. To mitigate earthquake risk, seismic hazard assessments are essential and contribute directly to the development of earthquake-resistant building codes or premium assets estimation for assets insurance. This study aims to assess seismic hazard analysis in Sumatra and Kalimantan using the Event-Based Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (EB-PSHA) method for a 250-year return period (0.4% annual exceedance probability in one year) for Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) and Spectral Acceleration (SA) at 0.3 s and 0.6 s. Three seismic source models, Active Shallow Crusts, Subduction Interfaces, and Background Sources, are used in this analysis. A combined earthquake catalog from several agencies is used to estimate the magnitude of completeness ( ), a-value, and b-value based on the mainshock earthquake only. This analysis utilize Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPEs) randomly sampled to estimate the potential intensities. These findings reveal significant regional variations in seismicity, with the southern Sumatra showing high seismicity rate and the northern part indicating potential stress accumulation. Particularly in Bengkulu Province, due to the relative high seismicity rate based on the seismicity statistical parameters of a-value and b-value. It also suggests the influence of multiple megathrusts and active faults. In contrast, Kalimantan shows lower hazard overall, though East Kalimantan records localized high intensities due to the Meratus and Mangkahilat faults. Although Kalimantan’s seismicity is low, historical events demonstrate that distant earthquakes can still cause substantial impacts. The model has been validated by using six historical events and it is in good agreement more than 75% of correlation. The results offer valuable input for seismic risk analysis on the potential building loss estimation through Event Loss Table (ELT).