turkey syria earthquake eq 2 Flashcards
root causes
-Poverty: Economic instability and high poverty rate
-Political Instability: Ongoing conflict in Syria has weakened governance and infrastructure.
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what income
turkey- upper middle
syria- lower middle
dyanmic pressures
-Urbanisation: Rapid urbanisation without proper planning lead to overcrowded and poorly constructed buildings.
-Environmental Degradation: Deforestation and poor land management increase vulnerability
unsafe conditions
-Poor Building Standards: Inadequate construction practices increase risk of buildings collapsing
-Lack of Preparedness: Insufficient disaster preparedness and response planning leave communities unprepared
social impact- deaths
over 59,000
social impact- displacement
-approx 1.5 million people
social impact- mental health
-Psychological Trauma: Survivors experienced significant psychological impacts, including PTSD, anxiety,
environmental impacts- land
Land Deformation: The earthquake caused ground shaking and displacement, leading to changes in land elevation and soil stability, which can affect future land use and agriculture.
environmental impacts- water
Water Contamination: Damage to water supply systems and sewage treatment facilities
environmental impacts- waste and pollution
Pollution and Waste Management: The large amount of debris generated, including construction materials and hazardous waste, created challenges for waste management
economic- buildings destroyed
-300,000 buildings were either damaged or destroyed across both countries.
economic- cost of reconstruction
-The estimated cost around $100 billion.
economic- businesses
-destruction of approximately 50,000 businesses.
vulnerability- urban
-Urbanisation: Rapid urban growth in earthquake-prone areas often leads to inadequate building regulations and construction practices
vulnerability- economic
-Economic Constraints: Limited financial resources in both countries can hinder investment in infrastructure improvements and disaster risk reduction strategies.
