Why did so many buildings collapse in Turkey by earthquake?
Why did so many buildings collapse in Turkey by an earthquake? The Turkey earthquake that struck the Elazig and Malatya provinces on January 24th, 2023, was a devastating event that claimed the lives of many people and caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6., was one of the largest to hit the region in recent years and raised important questions about the safety and stability of buildings in the area. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind the collapse of buildings during the earthquake and what measures can be taken to prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future. Lack of Earthquake-resistant construction techniques: One of the main reasons buildings collapsed during the Turkey earthquake was a lack of earthquake-resistant construction techniques. Many buildings in the affected area were constructed without considering the potential impact of earthquakes, makin...