Handling earthquake threat
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1537) 20 September 2003, 16(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Considers the Izmut earthquake which struck Istanbul on the 17 August 1999 and subsequent research into neighbourhood regeneration projects to improve buildings that are at risk of further damage from earthquakes. There is high probability that another earthquake will hit the region with devastating consequences. Dramatic population increases and poorly constructed and designed buildings mean that large areas of the city are at risk.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67095 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123808-1001 |
Considers the Izmut earthquake which struck Istanbul on the 17 August 1999 and subsequent research into neighbourhood regeneration projects to improve buildings that are at risk of further damage from earthquakes. There is high probability that another earthquake will hit the region with devastating consequences. Dramatic population increases and poorly constructed and designed buildings mean that large areas of the city are at risk.