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Izmit 1999

On August 17, 1999, Izmit, Turkey experienced a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4, causing significant damage and producing extensive surface cracks. Many buildings collapsed due to substandard construction practices, including a high percentage of structures built without permits and the use of inadequate materials like mud bricks.

Izmit 1999

Izmit 1999

Protecting buildings from earthquakes

Structural engineers make sure that materials don’t collapse because of an earthquake
They rely on flexibility and ductility

Why did the buildings fall?

Mud brick structures got destroyed
65% of all buildings in Turkey are built without a permit
Cheaply built

Rebuilding Izmit

People stayed and helped rebuild buildings
Other people left Izmit
Some people were very scared to go into their homes
Tent cities to help the homeless

Events of the earthquake

On August 17, 1999 at 3:01 AM an earthquake struck in the city of Izmit, Turkey.