Evaluating the physical resilience of cities against earthquakes: A case study of Noorabad Mamassani

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1 MSc of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Mazandaran

3 Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Mazandaran

Abstract

Physical resistance is one of the factors influencing the resilience of communities. The influencing physical and geographical features in this regard can be evaluated in disasters. The purpose of this research is to analyze the physical resistance of certain areas in Noorabas against earthquake so as to recognize and compare the indicators and significant factors involved. The required data were collected through library work and from the general census database of population and housing in 1395 and 1390 as well as the comprehensive dvelopment plan of Noorabad Mamassani in 1395. In this research, the Copeland’s method was used to rank the resilience in the urban districts. For this purpose, Tapsis, Coopras, and Moora methods were first used to rank the districts in terms of resilience and then the Copeland’s method served to determine their final rank individually. The results indicate that district 4 in area 1 is the most resilient, while districts 4 in areas 2 and 3 have the least resilience.

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The Journal of Geographical Research on Desert Areas
Volume 7, Issue 2
March 2020
Pages 147-171

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