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On 17 August, 1999 an earthquake of 7. 4 magnitude on Richter scale struck city of Izmit in Turkey. As a result 17000 people died and almost 500,000 people were rendered homeless.
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∙ 15y agoloads of people lost their lives ;)
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What earthquake has happened since the earthquake in turkey?
On 17 August 1999 at 03h02 local, measured 7.4 on the Richter scale and lasted 45 seconds. No. The largest earthquake in Turkey the Erzincan earthquake in 1939 with a magnitude of 7.8.
How many people died during the izmit earthquake in 1999?
17 thousand died 24 thousand injured 600 thousand left homeless
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Where earthquake geographic location?
the epicenter of the earthquake is where the earthquake hit. technically, you need three epicenters the find where the earthquake actually hit, though. Edit: The epicenter is the location on the surface traced to by seismographs for people to get an idea of where the earthquake happened. The hypocenter is where the earthquake actually happened below the surface.
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Where did the earthquake happened in turkey?
in izmit
What solutions is there for the izmit earthquake?
when th rock stubbles
What damage was caused by the Izmit earthquake?
several thousand buildings collapsed in the earthquake. Estimates say that at least 20,000 buildings collapsed or were heavily damaged.
What earthquake has happened since the earthquake in turkey?
On 17 August 1999 at 03h02 local, measured 7.4 on the Richter scale and lasted 45 seconds. No. The largest earthquake in Turkey the Erzincan earthquake in 1939 with a magnitude of 7.8.
Why did people die in the 1999 izmit earthquake?
The earthquake measured 7,4 on the Richter scale, and kept going for 47 seconds. Resulting in many collapsed buildings.
What aid was provided for the earthquake in Izmit Turkey?
by samurai swords and watching walking dead OMG REECE DOUGLAASSS<3
What is the population of İzmit?
The population of İzmit is 293,339.
How many people died during the izmit earthquake in 1999?
17 thousand died 24 thousand injured 600 thousand left homeless
When was İzmit Clock Tower created?
İzmit Clock Tower was created in 1901.
When was İzmit Central Station created?
İzmit Central Station was created in 1873.
What is the population density of İzmit?
As of 2021, the population density of İzmit, Turkey is approximately 1,298 people per square kilometer.
What kind of earthquake happened in Haiti?
There was a big earthquake in 2010 in Haiti. The earthquake was 7.0
