Impact and GNSS-based deformation analysis of the earthquake in Türkiye on 6 February, 2023: a case study of the TAG (Tarsus–Adana–Gaziantep) motorway and Hatay airport

1 Introduction On 6 February, 2023, two earthquakes with magnitudes of MW: 7.7 and MW: 7.6 occurred in Türkiye at 04:17 and 13:27 local time with epicenters at Pazarcık-Kahramanmaras (N37.288°, E37.043°) and Elbistan-Kahramanmaras (N38.089°, E37.239°), respectively. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at a focal depth of 8.6 km and was located approximately 40 km northwest […]

Visiting Parkfield CA, town located on San Andreas Fault

READ MORE Life on the San Andreas: A 4-part series This is a 4-part series on life in Parkfield, California, the science of its seismology, and its distinction as “Earthquake Capital of the World.” Forty minutes northeast of Paso Robles lies a tiny ranching town whose reputation far exceeds its size. Most visitors reach the […]

When Stairs Survive a Catastrophic Seismic Event

Developed alongside industry experts and structural engineers, DriftReadyTM Stairs from the curious minds at Construction Specialties are the latest innovation in seismic resilience. Sponsored by: Courtesy Construction Specialties For more than fifty years, Construction Specialties has led the way in solving challenges that seismic activity poses to the built environment. They started with expansion joints, […]