Turkey

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | August 6th, 2001 | Trackback

The devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey last year have increased the likelihood of a major temblor hitting Istanbul, a renowned historical center and city of 12 million people. The chances of a major earthquake in the next 30 years are about the same as in San Francisco or Los Angeles. But getting caught in a powerful quake in Istanbul would be much worse than in either California city, because construction practices in Turkey don’t match U.S. seismic standards.

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