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Perception of Disaster Risk Perception of disaster risk is a psychosocial concept that refers to how individuals and communities assess their likelihood of being exposed to a disaster and the potential consequences of such an event. This perception is shaped by individuals’ personal characteristics, previous experiences, social environments, and information sources. Disaster risk perception influences not only individual behavior but also directly affects the community’s preparedness level and t

Bayram Eren ArslanArslan (2002–2025) was a Turkish industrial engineer and search and rescue volunteer. A graduate of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Kırıkkale University, Arslan【1】 served as a volunteer for fifteen years within the Search and Rescue Association (AKUT)【2】, actively participating in disaster management, humanitarian aid, and natural disaster response operations. He lost his life in July 2025 while engaged in firefighting efforts during a

Disasters are natural or human-induced events that threaten human life and can cause extensive destruction. In such events, establishing an effective communication system plays a life-saving role. Communication during disasters does not merely ensure the flow of information but also organizes post-disaster response efforts guides rescue operations and enhances the community’s capacity to cope with the disaster. Primary Objectives of Disaster and Emergency Communication The primary objectives of

Triage, is the systematic assessment, classification, and prioritization of patients presenting to emergency services or disaster areas based on the severity and urgency of their clinical condition. The primary objective of triage is to ensure that the maximum number of patients receive appropriate medical care at the optimal time by using available healthcare resources—personnel, time, equipment, and space—in the most efficient manner. The term derives from the French verb “trier”, meaning “to

The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a seismic event of magnitude 7.0 that occurred on January 12, 2010 at 16:53 local time, near the town of Léogâne approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. This rupture, occurring at a depth of about 13 kilometers beneath the surface, is identified by seismological data as the most destructive earthquake recorded in the region over the past 200 years.BBC News Türkçe, "Haiti'de deprem felaketi," BBC, erişim 22 Aralık 2025, https://www.b

Jandarma Özel Asayiş Komutanlığı (JÖAK) is a special operations unit under the General Command of Gendarmerie, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Interior of Türkiye. It was established to carry out specialized tasks requiring unique skills, including maintaining public order across Türkiye, responding to extraordinary situations, hostage rescue, high-risk operations, and search-and-rescue missions during natural disasters. JÖAK is an elite security unit capable of responding with

Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province experienced a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on 16 June 2026, one of the strongest shocks the country has faced in recent years. The quake was felt in and around the city of Palu, located in the center of Sulawesi Island, resulting in casualties injuries and infrastructure damage. Authorities stated that no tsunami threat followed the earthquake. Technical Characteristics of the Earthquake According to data from the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology Climatology an

Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a cloud-based Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing platform developed by Google that enables the analysis of planetary-scale environmental data. GEE provides advanced computational infrastructure for monitoring, modeling, and analyzing environmental data over time such as surface temperature vegetation cover land use and water presence. By utilizing data derived from satellite imagery it offers a wide range of applications including land classificat

Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a cloud-based Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing platform developed by Google that enables the analysis of planetary-scale environmental data. GEE provides advanced computational infrastructure for monitoring, modeling, and analyzing environmental data over time such as surface temperature, vegetation cover, land use, and water presence. By utilizing data derived from satellite imagery, it offers a wide range of applications including land classif

The 1999 Gölcük Earthquake, which occurred in northwestern Türkiye on August 17, 1999, at 03:02 AM local time, was a seismic and historical event for Türkiye with a moment magnitude of 7.4. Its epicenter was determined as the Gölcük district of Kocaeli province. The earthquake occurred on the western segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone. Lasting approximately 45 seconds, this earthquake affected Türkiye's Marmara Region. Geological Background The earthquake occurred on the North Anatolian F