Every year on November 5, we commemorate World Tsunami Awareness Day, an important reminder of the devastating impact of tsunamis and the necessity of being prepared. This article will examine the idea of tsunami-proof cities and buildings, showcasing creative engineering concepts and designs that can minimise the effects of tsunamis and pave the way…
On 6th February, at 04.43, time stopped. The dread wandering inside the brain cells of Anatolian people had emerged during the nightmare. Sadly, once again, mother nature reminded disastrous impulse. Our hearts are still with the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria. Even though it is impossible to predict when earthquakes occur, in the…
In the early hours of February 6, 2023, a devastating Mw 7.8 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria. The first, the strongest earthquake in Turkey since the Erzincan earthquake in 1939, is followed by a second tragedy. Nine hours later, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake took place. More than 45,000 lives were lost, and many more were…