Earthquake of 1939

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:advances inspired by the event
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 7.9
gptkbp:architectural_style led to stricter building codes
gptkbp:casualties approximately 33,000
gptkbp:collaboration increased for disaster management.
gptkbp:commemoration held annually in remembrance
gptkbp:community_health significant due to injuries and displacement
gptkbp:community_involvement strengthened in the aftermath
took years to complete
gptkbp:community_support strengthened among survivors
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature and art
significant changes observed
gptkbp:damage extensive
gptkbp:date 1939-12-26
gptkbp:depth 20 km
gptkbp:disaster_preparedness_training introduced in schools
gptkbp:disaster_relief_organizations involved in recovery efforts
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 seconds
gptkbp:economic_impact devastating to local economy
gptkbp:economic_policy revised for disaster response
gptkbp:emergency_services increased awareness in Turkey
implemented for emergency services
gptkbp:followed_by multiple
gptkbp:geological_formation conducted in the region post-event
gptkbp:government_response establishment of disaster management policies
gptkbp:historical_documentation preserved in archives
gptkbp:historical_records documented by various historians
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the deadliest earthquakes in Turkey's history
studied in disaster management courses
gptkbp:home_arena near Erzincan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Earthquake of 1939
gptkbp:infrastructure severe
gptkbp:international_response received from various countries
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Erzincan
gptkbp:last_eruption gptkb:North_Anatolian_Fault_Zone
remains a concern in the region
gptkbp:legacy remains a key event in Turkish history
gptkbp:local_government established emergency services
gptkbp:location gptkb:Turkey
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive at the time
gptkbp:memorials erected in honor of victims
established in affected areas
gptkbp:public_awareness launched to educate citizens
gptkbp:research led to advancements in seismology
focused on earthquake prediction
gptkbp:responds_to government relief efforts
gptkbp:revival long-term
gptkbp:survivors documented in history
gptkbp:type_of_insurance increased significantly after the event
gptkbp:urban_planning_changes implemented post-disaster
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chillán,_Chile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5