early warning4 min read
How earthquake early warning works, and where it falls short
Early warning systems in Japan, Mexico, the US and Istanbul, Android alerts, what to do when an alert arrives, and limits such as the blind zone and false alarms.
Articles tagged “earthquake safety”
earthquake safety4 min read
Is my building earthquake-safe? Risky building assessment in Türkiye
You cannot judge a building’s earthquake safety by eye. Why construction year matters, who can request a risky building assessment and what Law 6306 says.
after an earthquake4 min read
The first 72 hours after a major earthquake: water, shelter and communication
In the three days after a major earthquake: how to make drinking water safe, where to stay, how to stay in touch when networks jam and how to find an assembly area.
earthquake safety3 min read
Trapped under rubble: what to do to be found
Staying calm under rubble, protecting yourself from dust, tapping and whistling instead of shouting, saving phone battery: step by step, from AFAD and the Red Cross.
earthquake safety4 min read
Tsunami risk on Türkiye’s coasts: what happened before, and what to do at the shore
Past tsunamis in the Marmara, Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, Kandilli’s warning centre, and what to do at the coast after strong shaking without waiting for a warning.