1.14- Bam Flashcards
EQ magnitude
6.6
When did it happen
January 2003 at 5:30am
Most buildings are made
Using traditional techniques: heavy roofs, Earth, mud
Recent constrictions and reconstructions were
Poor quality with the Iranian seismic building code not enforced properly
Describe Bam’s location
Isolated in the desert with only one road to the city
Why did winter make it worse?
Temperature was very low so trapped victims died of hypothermia not crush injuries
How was medical provision hindered?
Lack of specialised medial trainignnto deal with large-scale trauma care
Recent construction was built to
Match the ancient buildings as it’s an important aspect for tourism
Why were buildings vulnerable to tremors?
Very old and weak
What did the national government do?
Got 26 countries to send in search and rescue teams
Relied on national govt organisation and interrelations
Why is Bam isolated?
Nearest settlement is Kerman, 190km away
What did Iran’s national government do
Send in 26 countries search and rescue teams
