Literature Study of Tsunami Waves in the Study of Science and the Al-Qur’an

Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: wellyanggraini@radenintan.ac.id

Abstract

This research aims to determine the movement of waves that cause tsunamis based on tsunami intensity values by connecting science and the Koran. The method used in this research is a literature study with a descriptive analysis approach. Data collection uses interview observation techniques, documentation and relevant literature. Based on the results of interview observations and BMKG documentation data, tsunami waves have different characteristics based on the modeling and movement of each cause, including landslides, subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate under the Eurasian Plate, volcanoes, and more influential causes of earthquakes. which occurs due to shifts in the earth’s plates which trigger the emergence of rolling waves called tsunamis. The scientific view is that tsunamis occur like earthquakes due to plate movements that occur, allowing friction or collisions between plates to occur. The result of this collision will cause one plate to rise and the other plate to subduct, this is often called subduction. This event will cause an earthquake. The earthquake that occurred is very likely to cause a tsunami. The explanation outlined in the Book of Allah has a broad dimension of knowledge and insight, especially discussing science and nature. The Qur’an’s view of tsunamis is that they are a disaster or calamity that occurs according to His will, tsunamis are absolutely due to the laws and provisions of Allah SWT for nature. These things are one of the signs of a small apocalypse.