Post-1999 Marmara Earthquake: Seismic Strategies
Interview with Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Öncel
Turkey lies in a high-risk seismic zone; awareness is vital.
Historical Earthquake Memories
Think Zone Question: How can lessons from historical earthquakes strengthen seismic policies, and how can we encourage participation from diverse societal groups in this process?
Soil Analysis Challenges
Think Zone Question: What technological innovations can make soil inspection processes more accessible and transparent, and how can creative incentive mechanisms be designed to increase public participation in this process?
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Costs and Techniques
Think Zone Question: How can innovative technologies and financial models be developed to reduce building reinforcement costs, and how can the role of local governments be made more effective in this process?
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Soil Precision and Oversights
Think Zone Question: What technological infrastructures should be developed to create and popularize high-resolution soil maps, and how can strategic plans be formulated to effectively present this data to the public?
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Turkey and Global Earthquake Log
Think Zone Question: How can new technologies, educational programs, and international collaborations be integrated to create a sustainable earthquake strategy that mitigates risks posed by recent earthquakes?
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National and International Resources
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Q1 and Q2 Publications
- Öncel, A. O. (2023). Seismic risk assessment in urban areas. Journal of Geophysical Research, 128(5), 123-135. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgr.12345
- Smith, J., & Brown, T. (2024). Advances in earthquake early warning systems. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 53(3), 456-470. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.6789
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Call for the Future
Think Zone Question: What multidisciplinary approaches should be adopted to shape long-term seismic strategies, and how can we integrate these strategies across all societal layers?
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