Earthquake and liquefaction risk maps being prepared for Izmir's Karşıyaka district

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality is advancing its disaster preparedness initiatives by developing detailed earthquake and liquefaction risk maps for the Karşıyaka district. These efforts are crucial for building a safer and more resilient city against potential seismic events.

The Egeşehir Laboratory Branch Directorate is currently analyzing soil samples and data collected from field studies within Karşıyaka. This scientific approach aims to precisely map the district's underground structure, thereby identifying specific earthquake and liquefaction risks.

Extensive fieldwork has been undertaken, covering approximately 2,000 hectares. This included 7,000 meters of drilling, 630 geophysical measurements, and 200 in-situ tests. Furthermore, around 6,000 laboratory experiments have been performed on the collected soil samples.

Ulaş Bağcı, Head of the Egeşehir Laboratory Branch, emphasized the importance of these studies for safe urbanization. He stated that by thoroughly analyzing the subsurface structure of both new development areas and existing settlements, the region's seismic and liquefaction potential can be scientifically determined. The resulting data will serve as a vital guide for urban planning and ensuring safe construction practices, contributing significantly to Izmir's overall resilience.

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We are analyzing the subsurface structure of areas to be opened for settlement or existing settlements in detail. In this way, we scientifically determine the seismic and liquefaction potential of the region. The data obtained will guide urban planning and safe construction.