InSAR and Surface observations of the

August 17, 1999 Izmit, Turkey, Earthquake

This page is divided into two parts:

Studying earthquake surface deformation using InSAR
Links to Relevant Web Pages

A Mission Statement

The August 17, 1999 Mw 7.4 Izmit, Turkey Earthquake devastated the highly-populated region near its epicenter. Studying this earthquake and its effects with all possible means is important to assessment and mitigation of future earthquake hazard in both the immediate region surrounding the earthquake and earthquake-prone regions around the world.

Studying the Surface Deformation Field With InSAR

Success in mapping the coseismic and postseismic deformation fields of the earthquake using InSAR depends on a number of variables. These include the availability of data, the reflective characteristics of the surface being studied, and the accuracy of the available elevation data. For a general description of how InSAR can be used to map crustal deformation fields, follow the links below

Investigation Preliminaries:

1) Determine the rupture characteristics and location(Geology and Geophysics).
2) Find the data and determine the InSAR baselines (European Space Agency)
3) Determine the surface cover (Photos, Multi-spectral imagery, pre-earthquake InSAR correlation maps).
4) Make and assess Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) (InSAR, gtopo30).

Relevant Links

IGPP-0225
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92093-0225

(619) 534-9643
evelyn@radar.ucsd.edu

InSAR and Surface observations of the

August 17, 1999 Izmit, Turkey, Earthquake

This page is divided into two parts:

A Mission Statement

Studying the Surface Deformation Field With InSAR

Investigation Preliminaries:

Relevant Links

General Scientific Information About the Izmit Earthquake

The Izmit Earthquake Rupture

InSAR over Izmit

Rupture Photos

Mapping Crustal Deformation with InSAR