1999 İzmit earthquake

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 7.4
gptkbp:casualties 17,000
gptkbp:collaboration fostered international cooperation in disaster response
gptkbp:commemoration annual memorial events held
gptkbp:community increased collaboration among scientists
gptkbp:community_feedback local communities mobilized for aid
gptkbp:community_health public health issues arose post-disaster
gptkbp:community_involvement strengthened community resilience initiatives
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and literature
gptkbp:damage $6 billion
gptkbp:date August 17, 1999
gptkbp:depth 17 km
gptkbp:duration 37 seconds
gptkbp:economic_development influenced future urban planning policies
gptkbp:emergency_services led to changes in building codes
improved disaster management strategies
overwhelmed by the scale of disaster
gptkbp:foldable thousands of buildings
gptkbp:followed_by over 20,000
increased building regulations
gptkbp:government_response reconstruction efforts initiated
gptkbp:historical_records documented in historical records of Turkey.
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the deadliest earthquakes in Turkey's history
gptkbp:home_arena Karamürsel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1999 İzmit earthquake
gptkbp:impact long-term psychological effects on survivors
gptkbp:infrastructure severe damage to roads and bridges
gptkbp:international_response received from multiple countries
gptkbp:is_accountable_to calls for accountability in building safety
gptkbp:is_affected_by Marmara region
gptkbp:is_targeted_at landslides
gptkbp:key_feature gptkb:Istanbul
gptkbp:last_eruption North Anatolian Fault
part of a series of earthquakes in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Izmit,_Turkey
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage worldwide
gptkbp:memorials established in memory of victims
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of seismic risks
gptkbp:research led to improved earthquake preparedness
extensive research conducted post-event
gptkbp:responds_to national emergency declared
gptkbp:scientific_instruments used advanced seismic instruments for monitoring
gptkbp:survivors many displaced from homes
gptkbp:team long-term recovery efforts required
gptkbp:type_of_insurance significant increase in claims filed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_Anatolian_Fault_Zone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7