Get to know the various types of trees to prevent & repel tsunami waves In coastal areas; Indonesian Edition. Types of plants that can dampen tsunami waves if planted in coastal areas are generally plants that are often found on the beach. The plants are generally very strong and woody and have sturdy roots. Tsunami waves are a powerful ocean wave (tidal wave) that occurs due to earthquakes or volcanic eruptions on the seabed, usually occuring in Japan and surrounding areas. Tsunami is a Japanese word, tsu means port and nami means wave. Tsunamis generally occur due to underwater earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 or more. In addition, tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, landslides, and the fall of space objects such as meteors into the water. Tsunamis have hit several areas in Indonesia that claimed many lives and caused heavy losses. Planting tsunami wave damper plants can be the right choice to reduce the risk of tsunami disaster.
