Istanbul: Readying for a major earthquake | DW Documentary

Many experts believe that Istanbul will soon be hit by a major earthquake - potentially one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history. It’s only a matter of time.
Istanbul is located directly on the North Anatolian Fault, between two tectonic plates. These move apart by two to three centimeters a year, over a length of 1,200 kilometers. This is why severe earthquakes in the region are a regular occurrence. A quake in Istanbul itself is only a matter of time and will affect millions of people. An earthquake with a predicted magnitude of 6 to 7 on the Richter scale would devastate the city.
Actress and filmmaker Nisan Arikan witnessed a severe quake in the region when she was nine years old. Together with geophysicist Patricia Martinez-Garzon, who researches the earthquake risk in Istanbul, she sets out to find solutions. How can the city’s 16 million residents prepare for a worst-case scenario?
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[@only_solutions]

Corruption is the root of all evil. Real estate development and construction needs to be regulated and strictly monitored.

[@suziecue3027]

No one's fault.. nature...I'm in Florida... hurricane are all the time near the beach... people still live here.

[@borisbjedov6848]

@@suziecue3027 The thing is Florida is enforcing and tightening the building code, especially recently after the Surfside collapse. Additionally, the HOAs are required to carry out all regular and structural maintenance, homeowners are required to install hurricane-resistant roofs and windows etc, all in the effort to minimize the damage and loss of life. Of course it wasn't always like that, but lessons have been learnt and actions taken after every disaster. The catastrophic earthquakes in Turkiye sparked the debate on the serious issues that contributed to potentially avoidable tragic consequences and on the need to be better prepared for known risks.

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

I couldn't walk in the streets of Istanbul without the fear of an earthquake. Everything was so DENSE. They say we'd have 5 seconds warning. What can you do in 5 seconds? Not enough time to take an elevator, run to a plaza, or even move from where you are! You'd just have to pray to the gods and hope for the best. It would be a catastrophe.

[@ekno2506]

My condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones or their home as a result of this earthquake. 😔

[@PA-hi9wj]

My deepest sympathy to all the families who lost their loved ones. May they all rest in peace❤

[@davidmayhew8083]

Excellent documentary. No disaster in the US has ever come close to this recent quake. 3,OOO dead in 1906. It's hard to comprehend such a horrible calamity.

[@halitosis75]

Fascinating and frightening at the same time. Thanks DW

[@drupiROM]

42:02 most of us that were born and live in an earthquake prone city feel the same way. Not much we can do about it. I remember the '99 quake, i lived in Bucharest, Romania. It was around 3 AM, and we thought it was a small quake in our country, in the morning we found out that it was a big one in Turkey :/

[@crush3095]

very dynamic editing in this doc, visually engaging

[@louisehutauruk1925]

Through the video taken from above the city of Istanbul, clear that there are no empty areas. The city is full of buildings. It is so dense that there is no space to escape during a disaster emergency. DW thanks for the warning.

[@Walkology78611.]

You’re one of the quality vlogging channels worth following.

[@truegamer2819]

if they get hit with another massive earth quake, they're done for, and all it takes is a 2.5 mile radius

[@cyberking158]

Currently, doing research regarding earthquake preparedness, the key to swift recovery is social capital and earthquake proof infrastructure, reliable forewarning systems do not exist as of yet. Istanbul has a shitload of previous mismanagement to fix. And the way I know my folk, we are going to be in hell once the quake does strike. Many of my family members died in Kahramanmaras in the quake, and that's why I'm doing said research. Turkey really needs to fund its NGO and volunteer sector, because they compensate what the government can not help with. I hope the earthquake never strikes, or at least only strikes once Istanbul is prepared accordingly, but i doubt it. I'm afraid of what comes afterward.

[@AlonsoRules]

Last time Istanbul had a direct hit was the 16th century when it was basically just the Sultanahmet. Now look at how big the city is.

[@SS-lw8iv]

Istanbul is one of the pearls of the world

[@sandrabarnett1499]

We went 3 weeks ago i loved Istanbul

[@cezmark.]

Thanks

[@kokuz0512]

Everybody is scared and talking. About it. I think turkey did not invest in better infrastructure since 1999. They should have

[@Giftedtib]

Good documentary

[@hanifkhanzaida]

I love Istanbul and Türkiye I love the people of Istanbul Türkiye I pray for them Allah bless them My prayers will be always with them 🇵🇰🇹🇷 I wanna say more but comment will too long

[@evelynb1325]

So many photos from the Hatay earthquake (and several of those from the last Istanbul one) show clearly the way that even long-time earthquake-related construction norms haven't been respected. The buildings that survived best are those smaller houses built traditionally - with wooden cross beam structures that can move & hence reduce the destructive impact of quakes.

[@kokuz0512]

If you live close to rising waters build house on stilts. If you have a bunch of earthquakes, build better quake resistant buildings. But this was not the priority.

[@doricetimko5403]

They likely didn’t have the knowledge, skills, or materials at the time when many of the buildings were constructed

[@DrillexGaming]

​@@doricetimko5403 We now do, Earthquake that happened 8 months ago swept buildings that are 1 to 10 years old. Which you wouldn't expect. Thousands paid extraordinary amounts of money for those apartments, if only they knew it was nothing but a coffin.

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

Such a beautiful landscape. My heart goes out to its victims, and my hopes for success to the scientists.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Maybe there are many water dump resourvors constructions on Tigger and forraties. Rivers had an increase in underground layers wetting ..

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

The people of Istaanbul have know this for many many years yet they still choose to live there and build building houses that are not resistant to earthquakes. 1999 happened then prices fell for condos and then went back up like nothing happened and now extremely pricey even though it will all crumble one day sadly

[@ambition112]

0:14: 🌍 Istanbul faces a grave danger as it is threatened by a potential major earthquake disaster. 6:16: 🌍 Turkey is a tectonically active region prone to earthquakes due to the natural movements of tectonic plates. 12:53: ! Geoscientists use seismic technology to investigate tectonic plate movements along the North Anatolian fault in Turkey. 18:59: 🌍 The Eurasian and Anatolian plates are locked due to friction, accumulating energy that is released in earthquakes every 250 years. 24:22: 🌍 Scientists study the tectonic processes in Turkey to understand the impending threat of earthquakes. 31:03: 🏢 The video discusses the potential risk of earthquake in Istanbul due to poor construction practices and lack of adherence to building regulations. 37:22: 🏢 Existing buildings in Istanbul are at risk of earthquake damage, but a non-invasive technology using shock absorbers could potentially protect them. Recap by Tammy AI

[@bewitched975]

If I ever go to Istanbul I'll keep a close eye on the ever-present cats. They are supposed to be able to hear the tremors some 10-20 seconds ahead of an earthquake.

[@human8454]

Keep Persian cats safe ❤

[@JJMHigner]

The great historic buildings I also worry for. Haigia Sophia, really. Can't afford to loose such a marvel. Always wanted to visit.

[@CuteCatsofIstanbul]

The top historical buildings received more earthquake preparedness attention than the almost 3 million buildings with 25 million people in them. Hagia Sophia is expected to survive due to its method of construction. The true worry is the number of lives lost and how these people are going to die, unbelievable tragedy. The Turkish minister said 600.000 buildings would collapse. Those who make it out alive, can not make it out of the city because there won't be roads, ambulances, firehouses, hospitals, bridges, clean water, electricity, communication networks ....

[@andromeda45]

I have a phd in civil engineering, hagia sofia is one of the safest structures on istanbul, it was retrofitted after a historical earthquake.

[@josemanuelcuervo-uria7743]

Love the Spanish scientist...let's try my luck...¡Hola! Seriously now...very interesting documentary. Thank you!

[@reanbelimagtoto2686]

A very sign of times.

[@dharmendradayal44]

This is really frightening, hope it may not happen and everyone may safe but Scientific facts and warnings can’t be ignored.🙏

[@SorminaESar]

Good morning🙏

[@J.Mulleno]

Greetings, There is a person I subscribe to, Dutchsinse, on KZbin.. He warns people and teaches on his sight, regarding earthquakes.. His work is controversial. The experts say that what he does is not possible. He just warned of the earthquake, two days early, for Japan this past couple of days. and was able to help. I don't know how you will respnd,, but what he does do is interesting and informative. I felt for the woman in this video, from Istanbul, and wanted to help, somehow... Wishing you all the best. 🖖

[@Rx_VV]

No escape ☹️✋

[@1fredricka]

I apologize for all the idiotic remarks, so many!!

[@andromeda45]

There is a mistake in video. Turkish seismic code and regulations did not change after 1999 earthquake. They were changed in 1997. Also the buildings which were constructed according to the 1975 code survived in 1999 earthquake( they got damaged but did not collapse). In video, we see the University of pavia and italian dampers but we have not seen the experiment done by ITU where real size buildings were tested. In that experiment the effectiveness of CFRP material can be seen easily. We want less geology, less urban planning, but more structural engineering next time;) And ask it to Turkish academicians. I have spoken as a Turkish academician in structural engineering field.

[@niceguy100000]

A handful of smart and rich people build their own resistant structures that will not be brought down by others crumbling. Everyone else will suffer when the time comes.

[@lim8581]

"Earthquake Istanbul" underscores the importance of preparedness in the face of impending natural disasters. The resilience of Istanbul's residents and the efforts to find solutions are truly inspiring. Thank you for raising awareness about this crucial issue.

[@naeem-ul-hassanmuhammad1034]

May Allah help the people who had lost there loved ones ❤😢

[@truesimplicity]

Hold those morally, legally, fiscally responsible fof construction projects that fail if they have not to imprimemted best practices to cut costs... They must oay the ultimate price as in days of old.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Another scientific coverage documentary was shared by a respectful ( DW) channel. About the last earthquake in Istanbul.. Turkish mega city .sorry for the victims ... I hope it never occurs. Another time ...

[@jenmorricone4014]

It's not just Turkey. As the earth warms, everything is shifting. As the Arctic, Antarctica, Greenland melt, the weight of the ice is shifting into the oceans. Its the same when you press your finger into the side of a balloon and then let go. The air shifts to fill where the balloon was depressed . Global warming/ ice melt is affecting the risk of massive earthquakes around the world. Extreme droughts, depletion of aquifers and oil fracking also increase likelihood of shifting local faultlines.

[@jefferynichols9056]

Could do without the cartoons.

[@user-ws8xn1sw7c]

We humans are stupid we know that certain places are unsafe....so what do we do...we build our settlements there😂😂😂

[@ChainSawMann3d]

prayers to turkey

[@user-ws8xn1sw7c]

When mother nature comes a calling neither god nor allah or any false religion will save you❤❤❤

[@domcizek]

excelent vidio

[@NawasNaziru]

Why not create new Istanbul in another place less vulnerable to earthquakes?

[@NascentCoomer]

Alot of bad things happening to Turkieyaiea

[@sakinearas6920]

Türkiye has a major problem but in my country , they only show geogolist on TV when there are earthquakes and people die

[@ramyrammyy2533]

Allah bize yardım etsin 🤲🤲🤲

[@eddeatilla3865]

Allah yok

[@fanatikgalatasarayl9429]

@@eddeatilla3865😂

[@YISALW.]

Allah var

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"PA NAMA RELOCATION TOURS!! WITH JACKIE!!😊🙋👍❤️👈"

[@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948]

scary

[@obccy22]

Big respect to turkish people, who live in Hatay area. God bless You... I hope every predictions about earthquake near Istanbul will not realize.

[@tarikmehmedika2754]

It makes me sad when i see how much damage and loss people have sustained. It is very important to warn and to remind people of the imminent danger. But it is important to adress the countries which are not as prone to earthequakes as Turkey, Japan, Chile, need to be teached of that danger in teir country, look at Morrocco which is not that prone to erathquakes had a major devastation last month. My country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is also prone to earthequakes, no as strong as in Turkey, but the issue here is that we very fast forget that magnitude 5 or 6 is possible even in thge capital and just don't really think about that. In March 2009. we have had a strong earthquake of a magnitude nearly 5, and exprets said, there might be another in 50 years of maby even magnitude 6. the last that strong near Sarajevo was in 1962, some more than 60 years ago.

[@desrakaya]

After the devastating 1999 earthquake, the government introduced a special tax to enhance disaster preparedness and fund nationwide infrastructure improvements. Unfortunately, these funds were misused by later administrations, who redirected them to favored companies. These companies then built substandard buildings that were not earthquake-resistant. Despite these failures, these political figures continue to be reelected, highlighting a serious issue with accountability.

[@tradeswinners]

Turkey won't get an earthquake now in future. The plates have been set as per the calculations the sesamic crust have been consolidated and the layers have been moving to Asian side. Northern Pakistan, Northern India and its neighbouring. So relax and live in this beautiful city.

[@Worldaffairslover]

Shame what Turkey is doing with Constantinople

[@tgzf11]

No faultline in Istanbul, why worry so much? There are much more earthquake prone cities in the world

[@CuteCatsofIstanbul]

Yes, the fault line is only 8 km away from the city, but the biggest problem is the very low quality of construction and earthquake preparedness of this huge 20+ million city. Most concrete used cannot even be classified as concrete in developing countries. Other earthquake prone countries in the world - Japan, Chile, New Zealand, Italy, USA are way more prepared than Turkiye - sadly.

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"5 R EASONS TO GET PANAMA RESIDENCY!😊🙋👍❤️👈"

[@theottomanempirewillriseag7265]

Also you can’t predict earthquakes like that.

[@alextag78]

this girl was worried about the city but not the poor people, what sensitive

[@user-yu9go8gn7w]

We’re almost all poor in Istanbul and live in poor built houses, so

[@RolisiyapanlarTV]

,🇹🇷 2023

[@thorrrz6579]

Blasphemy ☠️☠️☠️

[@quranaasmanifakekitabhai5734]

If Allah existed today, this earthquake would not have happened. We are just following a false Allah. So today I have left Islam and become Ex Muslim.

[@B.Y.A]

Tell why you left islam?? Tell the reasons??

[@B.Y.A]

@@Vladimirputin11111 I thought about it too. He is fake ex muslim

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

They're funny aren't they?! They turn up anywhere they think that Muslims might be! But seriously.. what a monstrous way to carry on. People are talking about dieing in an earthquake and all they're interested in is grinding a religious axe that has no relevance outside of India 🤷🙄

[@thorrrz6579]

​@@Vladimirputin11111madarchod tells me why Allah couldn't save it's children why Allahs children belives life start after death 🤔

[@Anonymous-ew2zh]

They are fake sanghis

[@trueordrue]

If they have god, then they are ready for next earthquake

[@TheStockwell]

No offense intended, but they'd better have a better god than the one who let THIS earthquake happen. 😐

[@quranaasmanifakekitabhai5734]

If God existed today, this earthquake would not have happened. We are just following a false Allah. So today I have left Islam and become Ex Muslim.

[@craigime]

lol

[@Anonymous-ew2zh]

Lol these fake sanghis

[@aqwsderxz]

gods punishment

[@user-yu9go8gn7w]

For what?

[@BlueAngel-ci9zm]

If you want to avoid an earthquake, ask God for forgiveness. In the Qur'an, it is stated that an earthquake occurs when disturbances, family quarrels, fornication, or simply ingratitude multiply. It can happen in any country, it is important that God bless you with health and protection family. And that is the point, what is more valuable than family?

[@TheStockwell]

What is more important than family? Oh, freedom from religious dogma which encourages people to treat other people like garbage - and then kill them. That's one possible answer to your question. 🤔

[@itachi7285]

why would we ask a pagan god for forgiveness?

[@user-rx2gf4nx9e]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Istanbul sure is going to be hit hard! Inshallah 8.8 magnitude earthquake!

[@whatever2206]

Why do you wish that ?

[@user-rx2gf4nx9e]

Some people thought converting Hagia Sophia into a masjid was a good idea and supported Erdogay. Turkic people better get ready for more disasters. Hopefully soon!@@whatever2206

[@ramyrammyy2533]

Pislik

[@user-yu9go8gn7w]

We say, "Whatever you wish for someone else, I’d like it to come back to you tenfold."

[@Tigranes-II]

Look at these people living in Turkey. Do they look like the people who live in Turkmenistan? They look Greek , Armenian and anything else.

[@theottomanempirewillriseag7265]

Armenians and greeks look darker lmao

[@sbd03]

No artsakh? No western armenia? 😢

[@user-yu9go8gn7w]

Turkey is a multicultural country

[@Tigranes-II]

Do you mean Constantinople?

[@sbd03]

No Artsakh? No Western Armenia? 🥺