International Journal of Disaster Management
Vol 8, No 1 (2025)

A literature review: Tsunami disaster mitigation in urban areas

Marasabessy, Firdawaty (Unknown)
Nareswari, Ardhya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2025

Abstract

The 2004 tsunami, which affected 12 countries, including Indonesia, became a key lesson for urban disaster risk management. Mitigation is now a top priority to protect residents and assets, as well as boost capacity. This study identifies tsunami mitigation strategies in urban areas by categorizing them into small, medium, and large/metropolitan cities. A systematic literature review was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar from 2014 to 2024, applying the PRISMA protocol. Fifty-six articles informed mitigation models for different city sizes. Results show strategies differ by city scale: small cities use community and ecosystem approaches, medium-sized cities adopt intermediate technologies and spatial policies, while large cities focus on advanced technologies and systemic planning. Four main themes emerged: spatial planning, community capacity, early warning and evacuation systems, and integration of technology and science. This study provides both conceptual and practical guidance for mitigating urban disaster risk.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJDM

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Disaster Management (IJDM) is addressing the results of applied research to advance the knowledge in minimizing the potential impact of threats or warnings caused by natural or man-made disasters in a way to reduce the exposure of human activities to risks. IJDM is a ...