Izmit 1999 eq Flashcards
(11 cards)
When and where did the Izmit Earthquake occur?
In Northwest Turkey, in the city of Izmit, in 1999
What was the population of Izmit at the time?
2.8 million
What was the magnitude of the Izmit Earthquake?
7.6
What type of plate boundary caused the Izmit Earthquake?
A convergent plate boundary
Which tectonic plates were involved in the Izmit Earthquake?
The Anatolian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, moving past each other
What was the main human reason for the high level of damage in Izmit?
Poor infrastructure and builders taking shortcuts to save time and money
Was there local disaster planning in place?
No, there was no local disaster planning
What percentage of buildings near the plate boundary collapsed?
60–70% of buildings
How many people died in the Izmit Earthquake?
30,000 deaths, mostly due to collapsed buildings
How many people were made homeless?
600,000 people
What essential services were disrupted and for how long?
Water pipes and electricity lines were broken, cutting off supply for 12 days
