Identification of Galunggung Volcano Potential Area for Geographic Education Field Laboratory Development

Abstract

The actual geographic learning resources are found in the field, that the field takes an important role in Geography studies with its function as a laboratory. In the field, students can understand the true conditions about Geography studies directly. Galunggung volcano was located in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. It has potential aspect to be developed into a laboratory for Geography studies. The purpose of this study is to identify the potential possessed by the Galunggung mountain area as a Geography education laboratory. The step carried out in the Galunggung area analysis are: Delineation of the Galunggung volcano area using Satellite Maps and Images, data obtained by field surveys which are identified descriptively. Utilization of the Mount Galunggung Area as a field laboratory can help students to gain deeper understanding about the study in a more realistic situation. Mount Galunggung has the potential to be developed into a Geography Education Laboratory based on studies; hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, anthroposphere, and atmosphere. Evaluation of environment-based learning is carried out thoroughly during the learning process and after learning is completed.