| A critical analysis of earthquakes and urban planning in Turkey. | |
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PMID: 15910648 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The land use plans and policies of developed countries that live with the threat of earthquakes are gaining importance in reducing or eliminating the long-term threat to people and property. In developing countries, however, these plans and policies seem to increase the level of vulnerability. This paper examines the effects of the earthquakes that have occurred in Turkey since 1992, with a particular focus on urbanisation and planning policies. It is based on extensive surveys carried out on location immediately after the earthquakes in Erzincan and Kocaeli-Gölcük in 1992 and 1999, respectively. The analysis takes into account several factors, including the height of buildings, geological conditions and the construction period. The authors conclude that land use planning can serve as a very useful instrument for mitigating the extent of disaster damage if it is part of an appropriate planning system. In the case of Turkey, the planning system needs to be reorganised for this purpose. |
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Authors:
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Betül Sengezer; Ercan Koç |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disasters Volume: 29 ISSN: 0361-3666 ISO Abbreviation: Disasters Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-24 Completed Date: 2005-07-13 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7702072 Medline TA: Disasters Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 171-94 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Turkey. |
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City Planning* Data Collection Disaster Planning / organization & administration Disasters* Turkey |
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