Why the 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan did not become a tragedy for Turkey again
The article discusses the comparative impact of earthquakes in Turkey and Japan and suggests that factors such as size, geography, political conflict, and readiness determine the scale of destruction from earthquakes. Despite sharing similar geological features and history of seismic activity, the aftermath of earthquakes in the two countries differs significantly. Japan is portrayed as being better prepared due to stringent seismic building codes, rapid response in rescue efforts, and being a more socio-economically stable country. Conversely, Turkey’s high death toll is attributed to substandard building materials, lack of enforcement of building codes, and political conflict that hinders global rescue efforts. The article further emphasizes the need for other earthquake-prone regions, like California, to learn and implement lessons from Japan’s earthquake preparedness and response systems.
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