2.3 - Chronological Aspects of Major Earthquakes
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Practice Questions
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What is self-help housing?
💡 Hint: Think about how families contribute to housing after a disaster.
What does the disaster law in Turkey emphasize?
💡 Hint: Remember the law number we discussed!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the magnitude of the 1999 Marmara earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about the range of Richter scale magnitudes we learned.
True or False: Eligibility criteria for disaster assistance exclude informal settlements.
💡 Hint: Recall the inclusivity of eligibility criteria discussed in class.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the impact of past earthquakes in Turkey on its disaster policies. How could community involvement improve future recovery efforts?
💡 Hint: Consider how different communities reacted to past quakes and what improvements can be made.
Evaluate the trade-offs between self-help housing processes and mass housing initiatives in the wake of a disaster.
💡 Hint: Think about the needs for speed versus community ties.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Overview of Earthquakes in Turkey
- Understanding Disaster Recovery
- Building Back Better in Turkey - PDF Guide
- Earthquake Safety and Preparedness
- Self-help Housing Strategies
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- The Role of Insurance in Disaster Recovery
- Mass Housing Techniques Post-Disaster
- Turkish Earthquake Preparedness and Safety Measures