1.16 - Turkish Delight Flashcards
1
Q
Istanbul
A
North Anatolian Fault - conservative plate boundary Izmir EQ (1999) - Mw 7.6 — 17000 killed, 50000 injured
2
Q
Forecast
A
Make projections - models of magma movement + EQ stress
Know next EQ will be in Istanbul - will be greater than Izmit and population is 10x greater
Buildings won’t withstand, fall and trap people, gas pipes will burst
3
Q
Modify event
A
Persuade govt to have buildings regulations, evacuation plans, prepare emergency services
Hard to communicate management plan since people lack rust with govt (corruption)
4
Q
Forecasting issues
A
Can’t get accurate location, timing, duration
No reliable pre measure - P waves, seismic pattern, biological change
