INQUA 2401 se: A workshop on the techniques and methods for investigating the Quaternary geological record of coastal disasters (CoasDis)

The three-day workshop was tailored for postgraduate students and early career researchers interested in investigating the geological record of Holocene coastal disasters.

Abstract

The workshop offered an in-depth exploration of Holocene coastal disaster records, combining theoretical sessions, practical fieldwork, and interactive discussions, and it was designed to build both knowledge and skills. Situated in Khao Lak, Thailand—an ideal location with a historical rebound from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami—the workshop featured rich geological narratives and proximate field sites along the Andaman Sea coast.  The event was co-sponsored by the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).

Objectives:

• Knowledge Sharing: Teach methods for investigating Holocene coastal disasters using boulders, sand deposits, and geophysics;

• Field Training: Offer hands-on experience in geological and geophysical data collection and analysis;

• Networking: Promote collaboration among early career researchers and connect with other networks;

• Research Development: Support the creation of joint projects aimed at publication;

• Cultural Engagement: Highlight Khao Lak’s cultural and natural heritage as part of the workshop experience.

Project leaders:

• Adam Switzer, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Annie Lau, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Australia
• Natt Leelawat, Disaster and Risk Management Information Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Charlie Bristow, School of Natural Sciences, Birkbeck University of London, UK
• James Terry, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
• WenshuYap, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Rahul Kumar, Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University