Abstract:

Erzurum, which is under the influence of the East Anatolian and North Anatolian fault zones and hosts many fault lines, experienced a devastating earthquake on November 8, 1901, as it was exposed to very destructive earthquakes in history. The earthquake caused enormous damage, loss of life and make homless of thousands of people in Erzurum. The occurrence of very frequent and damaging aftershocks after the main earthquake has caused people to experience more anxiety and fear. Earthquake survivors were placed to tents, barracks and sent undamaged villages by the provincial administration. Efforts were made to provide food, fuel and other needs of all disaster victims. Although great efforts were made for the survivors, the earthquake survivors living in barracks and tents were exposed to great difficulties due to the severe cold of Erzurum and diseases occured. After the earthquake, aid campaigns were started both in Istanbul and Erzurum and in accommodation units, and the needs of the disaster victims were tried to be met with the money collected in large groups. It was aimed to heal the wounds caused by this great disaster by providing various facilities and exemptions to the earthquake victims.

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