Geographic Comparison of Disaster Homes Built after Erzurum-Kars Earthquake (30 October 1983) and Aşkale Earthquakes (25–28 March 2004)

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This study sought to reveal whether rural settlements and dwellings rebuilt following natural disasters comply with the modern conditions required by the region. Within this framework, rural settlements built after the Erzurum-Kars Earthquake (30 October 1983) and Aşkale Earthquakes (25–28 March 2004) were examined comparatively.First of all, the villages which were reconstructed after both earthquakes were compared in terms of location and dwellings. It was determined that dwellings build after the Aşkale earthquakes were superior in terms of both social life and meeting modern living standards compared to previous dwellings. The study also revealed the superiority of disaster homes over the traditional dwellings of that region.In conclusion, the disaster homes constructed after both the Erzurum-Kars Earthquake (30 October 1983) and Aşkale Earthquakes (25–28 March 2004) provide clear benefits over traditional dwellings. However, as the village dwellings are not included in insurance coverage in Turkey, the State assumes the responsibility for reconstruction of heavily damaged villages. In this respect, we believe that it will be appropriate to build future dwellings in ways that conform to the socio-economic and cultural conditions and geographic features of these regions.

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Earthquake , disaster home , Erzurum , Kars Earthquake , Aşkale Earthquakes

eastern geographical review

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eastern geographical review