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The 1992 'cairo earthquake': cause, effect and response.
1Department of Geography Chester College Cheyney Road Chester CHI 4BJ UK.
Disasters
|October 21, 2010
Summary
The 1992 northern Egypt earthquake highlighted how surface geology and poor building standards, affecting both old adobe homes and modern high-rises, exacerbated human losses. Government response and politicization were linked to socio-economic issues and Islamic Fundamentalism.
Area of Science:
- Geology
- Sociology
- Political Science
Background:
- The 1992 northern Egypt earthquake occurred within a complex geological and socio-political context.
- Vulnerability to seismic events is influenced by factors beyond seismicity, including surface geology and built environment characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the geological and socio-political factors influencing the impact and aftermath of the 1992 northern Egypt earthquake.
- To analyze the role of construction standards, building regulations, and socio-economic conditions in earthquake vulnerability and response.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of geological data relevant to earthquake impact.
- Assessment of construction types, building standards, and regulatory enforcement.
- Examination of socio-political factors, including government and non-governmental organization responses, and their links to broader national issues.
Main Results:
- Surface geology significantly controlled the earthquake's impact.
- Poor construction and maintenance standards, coupled with lax regulation enforcement, increased building vulnerability.
- Both dilapidated adobe housing and illegally constructed high-rise buildings contributed to significant human losses.
- The earthquake response was politicized, connected to economic reforms and Islamic Fundamentalist activities.
Conclusions:
- Seismic impact is critically modulated by local surface geology and the built environment.
- Inadequate construction practices and regulatory failures amplify earthquake-induced human and structural losses.
- The earthquake response and its politicization reflect underlying socio-economic and political dynamics within Egypt.
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