22 Tsunami Detection Devices Off
Id Nasional . The need for a tsunami early detection tool, including tsunami sirens, is already urgent given the tsunami-prone areas of Indonesia. Moreover, existing tsunami detection devices are no longer operational. Head of Data Information and Public Relations Center for the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho revealed, Indonesia had 22 tsunami detection devices (Buoys) since 2008. However, these devices have been inactive since 2012. "Indonesia used to have a network of tsunami as many as 22 tsunami buoys. Built by Indonesia there are 8 units, Germany 10 units, Malaysia 2 units, and the United States 2 units. The tsunami buoy has been made since 2008, it hasn't been operating anymore since 2012, "said Sutopo at Graha BNPB, Jakarta yesterday. Sutopo revealed that the existence of vandalism and the limited maintenance and operation costs had made the tsunami buoys not functioning. This condition of course makes it difficult for officers to a...