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Evaluation of the seismic site characterization of Kovancilar (Elazig), Turkey
The effect of seismic waves on structures during an earthquake varies depending on local ground conditions. This study is dedicated to determining...
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Reconnaissance survey and macroseismic intensity estimation of the 26th May 2021 Gisenyi (Rwanda) earthquake (Mw 5.1) as a contribution to the seismic hazard assessment in a volcano-tectonic environment
On 26th May 2021, an earthquake with a moment magnitude M w 5.1 hit the densely populated cities of Gisenyi (Rwanda) and Goma (D.R. Congo) which sit...
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Structural response of cable-stayed bridges exposed to strong earthquakes during construction
This paper investigates the earthquake response of the Kömürhan cable-stayed bridge with a single pylon and steel deck, which was exposed to the...
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Structural and geotechnical investigations on Sivrice earthquake (Mw = 6.8), January 24, 2020
The earthquake in Sivrice, the district of Elazığ, took place at 20:55 (with local time, GMT+3) on January 24, 2020, with a magnitude of 6.8 in...
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Joint inversion of Rayleigh wave phase velocities and P-receiver functions along the East Anatolian fault zone
The detailed crustal and uppermost mantle structure along the East Anatolian fault zone is investigated from the joint inversion data set recorded in...
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Geoconservation Strategies of Türkiye
Geoconservation has become a new trend worldwide, providing a rapid communication channel that directly affects all of humanity. In this context, the...
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Spatial analysis of b-value variability in Elazig city and the surrounding area (Eastern Turkey)
Frequency-magnitude distribution was investigated in Elazig city and the surrounding area (coordinates ranging from 38.1° N to 39° N for latitudes...
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Coulomb stress change before and after 24.01.2020 Sivrice (Elazığ) Earthquake (Mw = 6.8) on the East Anatolian Fault Zone
The East Anatolian Fault Zone (EAFZ) with an average length of 500 km is one of the most seismically active regions of Turkey, and many major...
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24 January 2020 Sivrice-Elazığ, Turkey earthquake: geotechnical evaluation and performance of structures
The January 24, 2020 Sivrice-Elazığ (Mw = 6.8) earthquake occurred on the East Anatolian Fault zone. Main shock of this earthquake was occurred 20:55...
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Seismic damage assessment of masonry buildings in Elazığ and Malatya following the 2020 Elazığ-Sivrice earthquake, Turkey
On January 24 at 8.55p.m, a major earthquake of moment magnitude M w = 6.8 struck the Sivrice district of Elazığ, located in the southwest of the...
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Soft-sediment deformation: deep-water slope deposits of a back-arc basin (middle Eocene-Oligocene Kırkgeçit Formation, Elazığ Basin), Eastern Turkey
The Kırkgeçit Formation (middle Eocene-Oligocene) is exposed in an approximately E-W direction around the city of Elazığ, eastern Turkey. This unit...
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An artificial neural network-based earthquake casualty estimation model for Istanbul city
Earthquakes over the world cause serious damages for people and the economy. The establishment of an appropriate model to estimate potential losses...
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Developments in Ground Motion Predictive Models and Accelerometric Data Archiving in the Broader European Region
This paper summarizes the evolution of major strong-motion databases and ground-motion prediction equations (GMPEs) for shallow active crustal...
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Performance of structures in the rural area during the March 8, 2010 Elazığ-Kovancılar earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of M L = 5.8 has occurred in Kovancılar County of Elazığ, on March 8, 2010. Many structures have been damaged severely...
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Reference database for seismic ground-motion in Europe (RESORCE)
This paper presents the overall procedure followed in order to assemble the most recent pan-European strong-motion databank: Reference Database for...
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Analytical investigation of the observed damage in an RC building after March 08, 2010 Kovancilar-Turkey earthquake
Although the M w = 6.1 Kovancilar-Turkey earthquake of March 8, 2010 had a moderate intensity with a recorded PGA of 0.07 g , it caused heavy damages...