Tsunami Risk Analysis: Solomon Islands

Partner(s)
Country
Solomon Islands
Date
July 30, 2025
Type
Risk Analysis

The Solomon Islands presents unique humanitarian challenges as an archipelagic nation of over 900 islands. Located in the seismically active Pacific "Ring of Fire" with a history of major tsunamis, including the 2007 event, the country faces significant coordination challenges across its dispersed geography. Key agricultural provinces like Malaita and Guadalcanal are particularly vulnerable to coastal inundation, while remote provinces such as Choiseul, Temotu, and Rennell/Bellona face extreme isolation risks that could delay external assistance for days or weeks following a tsunami event. This infographic provides humanitarian organizations with essential risk analysis in support of effective disaster preparedness and emergency response planning in Solomon Islands.

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