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Istanbul still not Prepared for a Major Earthquake

Istanbul still not Prepared for a Major Earthquake

Istanbul Branch Head of the Chamber of Construction Engineers Gökçe warns that 11 years after the major earthquake, many buildings in Istanbul are still not earthquake-proof. He emphasizes in particular the situation of school and hospital buildings.

18 August 2010 Berivan Tapan

Engineers Warn: Turkey Not Ready for New Earthquakes

17 August 1999

Engineers Warn: Turkey Not Ready for New Earthquakes

Professional associations say that the necessary legislation has not been passed and that not enough buildings have been strengthened.

11 August 2009 Erhan Üstündağ