The high death tolls in some earthquakes is related to the construction of innappropriate buidings and the use of innappropriate materials. Poorly reinforced concrete tenements in Armenia. Mud walls and heavy roofs in many rural areas of Turkey and the Caucusus. Advice about building standards for Earthquakes is available from EQE Timing is another critical factor. If they occur during the night death tolls are invariably high.
More people are inddors and sleeping bodies are very exposed to falling masonry.
Safety can then be identified as related to four critical steps. Identify which buidings are likely to fail. What are the root causes behind the construction of dangerous buidings. Identify and implement strategies designed to address 2. Initiate hazard mapping and seismic monitoring.