A Brief Review of Vulnerability, Preparedness and Resilience Measures of Anticipated Istanbul Earthquake

Year 2024, , 113 - 122, 28.06.2024

Ömer Faruk Sönmez

https://doi.org/10.32569/resilience.1447700

Abstract

This review examines the seismic vulnerability of Istanbul, a city uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Asia and Europe and exposed to significant earthquake risks due to the North Anatolian Fault (NAF). By synthesizing data on historical seismic events, urban development patterns, and current building and infrastructure resilience, the paper highlights the complexities of disaster management in a densely populated and rapidly growing metropolis. It critically evaluates the effectiveness of existing preparedness and mitigation strategies, including legislative frameworks, urban planning policies, and community-based resilience efforts. The review also identifies gaps in the current approach to earthquake risk reduction and suggests areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to enhance the city's capacity to withstand and recover from future seismic events. The findings underscore the importance of proactive planning and the adoption of innovative technologies in building a resilient Istanbul.

Keywords

Istanbul, Earthquake, Preparedness, Risk Mitigation, Urban Resilience, Disaster Management, Community Engagement, Vulnerability, Emergency Response.

Beklenen İstanbul Depreminin Hasar Görebilirlik, Hazırlıklılık ve Afet Direnci Açısından Kısa Bir Derlemesi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Asya ve Avrupa kıtalarının kesiştiği noktada yer alan ve Kuzey Anadolu Fayı (KAF) nedeniyle önemli deprem riskleriyle karşı karşıya bulunan İstanbul'un sismik kırılganlığını incelemektedir. Tarihsel sismik olaylar, kentsel gelişim modelleri ve mevcut bina ile altyapı direncine ilişkin verilerin sentezlendiği bu derleme, yoğun nüfuslu ve hızlı büyüyen bir metropolde afet yönetiminin karmaşıklıklarını ortaya koymaktadır. Yasal çerçeveler, kentsel planlama politikaları ve topluluk bazlı direnç girişimleri dahil olmak üzere, mevcut hazırlık ve zarar azaltma stratejilerinin etkinliği kritik bir şekilde değerlendirilmektedir. Bu inceleme, deprem riskini azaltma konusundaki mevcut yaklaşımlardaki eksiklikleri belirlemekte ve şehrin gelecekteki sismik etkinliklere karşı dayanıklılığını ve toparlanma kapasitesini artırmak için entegre, çok sektörlü bir yaklaşımın gerekliliğini vurgulayarak iyileştirme önerileri sunmaktadır. Bulgular, İstanbul'u dirençli hale getirmede proaktif planlamanın ve yenilikçi teknolojilerin benimsenmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

İstanbul, Deprem, Hazırlık, Risk Azaltma, Kentsel Dayanıklılık, Afet Yönetimi, Toplum Katılımı, Zarar Görebilirlik, Acil Durum Müdahalesi.

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