Hazard management in Parangtritis Beach tourism destination of Bantul District, special region of Yogyakarta

Abstract

Parangtritis Beach is one of beaches in the southern part of Java, located in Bantul District, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The beach is located in the collision zone between the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, and has mixed predominantly semidiurnal tides, inflicting potential hazards. This research was aimed to provide hazard management recommendation. The research had been conducted in March to April 2017. Data on potential physical and biological hazard were collected through observation, interview, and literature study. United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment was used as reference in analysing the data. Hazard-prone areas were mapped using ArcGIS 10.3 software. Physical hazard potentials found in the area were current, wave, earthquake, and tsunami. Jellyfish was the only biological hazard potentials found in the area. Current had the highest hazard risk level compared to other potential hazards identified in the area. Current emergence could be predicted through tidal conditions, wind, and weather. Stakeholder related to disaster management should be involved in preventive and repressive measures. Preventive measure included improvement of residents and tourists knowledge about types and location of hazard and disaster. Repressive measure consisted of the handling of hazard potential that cause the occurrence of accidents or natural disasters.