The Lice Earthquake in Southeastern Turkey: A Geography of the Disaster.

Abstract

On September 6, 1975, an earthquake of Richter magnitude 6.9 occurred near the town of Lice in southeastern Turkey. Two thousand and eighty-five people were killed and 3,339 were injured in the disaster. The earthquake had a disastrous effect in 193 villages and towns, demolishing 7,713 homes and damaging 8,453 others. Soon after the earthquake the Turkish government implemented a vast restoration program which included rebuilding the town of Lice and building 5,805 homes throughout the area. This report is a comprehensive systematic analysis of the nature and extent of the Lice disaster. Recommendations for future reconstruction practices are offered. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035628

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  • William A. Mitchell

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  • United States Air Force Academy

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  • Earthquakes
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