Volcanoes of Cambodia

Cambodia's volcanic hazard is very low, this means no eruption has ever been reported in the countries area. 

Cambodia does have a 4,000 year old volcanic crater that is now occupied by a lake named Yeak Laom. 

 

Yeak Laom is a popular tourist destination located in the Ratanakiri province of north-eastern Cambodia. Three miles away from the provincial capital, Banlung. Locals believe the lake is sacred and is used in many ways. People come to Yeak Laom for the clear water and the life that surrounds it. 

NEAR BY VOlCANOES

Mount Sinabung the closest active volcano to Cambodia is located in the North Sumatra province, Indonesia. The last time the volcano erupted was in February of 2018. The violent eruption of 2018 sent ash about 20,000 feet into the air and forced about 30,000 people to evacuate the surrounding areas. 

VOLCANO ERUPTION SAFETY TIPS

• Make a plan
• Have emergency supplies
• Keep updated on current weather conditions
• Wear personal protective equipment 
• evacuate

REFRENCES

- http://thinkhazard.org/en/report/44-cambodia/VA

- https://www.tourismcambodia.com/travelguides/provinces/rattanakiri/what-to-see/216_beung-yeak-loam.htm

- https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/mount-sinabung-erupts-sending-pyroclastic-flows-and-searing-gases-down-its-slopes/news-story/8f634b818d9b9b398621deace48112cd

Cambodia Earthquakes

Cambodia is not prone to earthquakes due to it's distance from volatile tectonic plates.

If Cambodia was to have an earthquake it would be devastating due to the building construction within it's larger cities such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Cambodia's Infrastructure could not handle an earthquake that caused significant damage like structural collapses. 

Cambodia's Plate Tectonics

Cambodia is not prone to earthquakes due to it's distance from volatile tectonic plates.

Cambodia is located in the Eurasian Plate with other European and Asian Countries. 
The Eurasian Plate is the 3rd slowest moving plate, behind the North and South American tectonic plates. 

The Eurasian Plate moves by the flow of liquid magma beneath it. 

The land area of Cambodia is about half the size of Japan and is located on the south end of the Indochina Peninsula. 

Whats the difference between hazards, disasters, and catastrophes?

Disasters:A hazardous event that occurs over a limited time span within a defined area. 

Hazards: A natural process and event that is a potential threat to human life and property. 

Catastrophes: A event or situation causing sufficient damage to people, property, or society that recovery or rehabilitation is long and complex; natural processes most likely to produce a catastrophe include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and large fires. 

Cambodia facing hazards, disasters, and catastrophes

The Kingdom of Cambodia's exposure to Natural hazards is very high due to its geographical location. Cambodia is subjected to many hazards but, most commonly droughts, floods, and typhoons. Events such as these are devastating to Cambodia due to the amount of resources available.