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Handling earthquake threat

By: Contributor(s): 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.
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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.