Klepo Hamlet, Kulon Progo Regency, is known as a hilly area with a high risk of landslides, especially during the rainy season. Recognizing the importance of community awareness in disaster mitigation, students from the Geology and Geophysics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), conducted a community service activity on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Klepo Hamlet Hall.
The student team, consisting of Achmad Hasan Sanusi, Algyano Christopher Friendly Latuheru, Baby Ayu Wulandari, Dimas Aziz Putra Alamsyah, Ellysa Nathasya, Fadia Zalfa, Michael Partogi, Muhammad Naufal Rafif, Natalia Blessa Kanaya, Niken Kayla Salsabilla, and Riccardo Fernaldy, was supervised by Geophysics Lecturer Iskandarsyah, S.Si., M.Si. The activity was also supported by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), an international professional organization that funds community service programs through SEG Headquarters.
The outreach activity focused on presenting geological information and landslide potential in a simple manner so that residents could easily understand. In addition to theoretical material, the students also shared field research results using the geophysical resistivity method to map subsurface conditions. The measurements revealed weak zones with potential landslide risk. This data was then used as evidence-based educational material for the community.
Around 50 residents, mostly housewives and farmers affiliated with the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) organization, participated in the activity with great enthusiasm.
In his remarks, Iskandarsyah stated, “This community service activity serves as an important bridge between academic research and the needs of the community. We hope the residents of Klepo Hamlet can understand the geological conditions of their area so that mitigation measures can be carried out accurately and based on scientific data.”
The Head of Klepo Hamlet, Hendri Bhakti Putra, welcomed the activity positively. “We greatly appreciate the community service by UI students. The knowledge they shared will help residents understand disaster risks and prepare appropriate mitigation measures,” he said.
In addition to the outreach sessions, the students distributed landslide mitigation pocketbooks containing practical steps to take before, during, and after a landslide. Residents also received maps showing the distribution of landslide-prone areas as a guide to enhance awareness and plan for safe land use.
Through this activity, FMIPA UI aims to make a tangible contribution to reducing disaster risks while bridging academic research outcomes with community needs. The initiative also exemplifies the active role of students in supporting sustainable development and enhancing community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
