This webinar presents highlights of the EERI reconnaissance trip to Palu, Indonesia, in November 2019, 14 months following the September 2018 earthquake. This earthquake triggered two unusual phenomena that have been of interest to EERI members: a tsunami that occurred moments after the earthquake and liquefaction flows, both of which killed thousands of people. The unique aspects of both of these phenomena led to the ongoing displacement of large proportions of the population, and the lack of understanding of the causes of both continues to challenge the physical reconstruction and economic recovery processes. This webinar highlights some of these challenges, which involve making difficult decisions to restore housing and livelihoods in a context of uncertainty regarding future risks.
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