Study on Safety Management in Turkish Earthquakes

Abstract

Natural disasters affect not only humans but also all living beings and societal elements. The term "disaster “meaning a Great Calamity. Among these calamities, earthquakes stand out as the most significant in terms of the damages they cause. Internationally, all authorities define earthquakes as the disasters that result in the highest loss of life and property. This paper highlights the urgent need for effective debris management measures, drawing on established scientific knowledge and operational experience from scientific studies authored by universities. By highlighting the challenges faced during earthquake debris management and safety management and the associated threats to public health and the environment, this study was undertaken to raise people's awareness against similar negligence in future catastrophic events.