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2003 Boumerdès earthquake

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There was anger among the survivors over the fact that the local authorities did not provide them with temporary shelters. Government officials virtually did not take part in the relief efforts, but Islamic charities tried to provide quick assistance. The inability of the state to effectively respond
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to build earthquake-proof buildings and several buildings lacked the architecture to withstand earthquakes. New housing blocks constructed by the government and by individual builders were destroyed by the quake, but private building from the French period withstood the earthquake. This was another
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According to the Algerian Ministry of Housing, in the Algiers Province only approximately 554 schools suffered light damage, while nearly 330 schools received moderate damage and 11 were heavily damaged or completely destroyed. The University of Boumerdès was severely damaged, and many buildings in
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Many nations sent rescue teams to help in the search for earthquake survivors. International teams of relief workers went to the spot and became involved in rescuing people still trapped under rubble. International relief agencies engaged in supplies like shelter, food and water to the people who
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The earthquake occurred in the boundary region between the Eurasian plate and the African plate. Along this section of the plate boundary, the African plate is moving northwestward against the Eurasian plate with a velocity of about 6 mm per year. The relative plate motions create a compressional
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was the hardest-hit region. According to officials, roughly 400 people were killed in Algiers only. In the Boumerdès Province, several cities were heavily damaged, with Thénia, Zemmouri, and Boumerdès, being the worst affected. Many buildings built in the early twentieth century during the
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announced an aid of $ 7,000 for each victim. The government dispatched several ambulances, police personnel and electrical workers into the affected area. Tents, ambulances and engineering equipment were brought by the army. Water trucks were dispatched to the quake affected villages.
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to the water treatment plant was broken at a concrete junction structure at the dam, as well as at the treatment plant. The main power plant in Cap Djenet suffered minor to moderate damage. A high voltage switch yard located near Réghaïa had heavy damage.
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Approximately 2,266 people died, 10,261 injured, and 200,000 left homeless as a result of the earthquake. Reports indicate more than 1,243 buildings were completely or partially destroyed. Infrastructure was predictably damaged in Algiers,
340:, many earthquakes occurred in the region. The mechanism of the earthquake on May 21 corresponds to a northeast-striking thrust fault named Zemmouri fault which was identified for the first time after this earthquake. According to the 641:: The People's Republic of China dispatched a team of rescue workers from the China International Search and Rescue (CISAR), PRC's main organization for international earthquake rescue work, to Algeria to search for survivors. 378:; roads in Algeria are generally of high quality, but many city streets and local roads were difficult to traverse because of debris from collapsed buildings. Bridges are constructed similarly to those in the US, with 790:
and Minister of State for the Interior and Local Authorities, Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni, tried to visit some affected regions. A crowd kicked and stoned the car of Bouteflika when he visited Boumerdès shouting
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tectonic environment, in which earthquakes occur by thrust-faulting and strike-slip faulting. Analysis of seismic waves generated by this earthquake shows that it occurred as the result of thrust-faulting.
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to the disaster led to widespread criticism. The effects of the earthquake became worse because the construction industry in Algeria did not apply rigorous safety standards of
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donated $ 50,000. Trucks were called into service to remove dead bodies from Algiers and surrounding towns and villages. Army units were deployed to assist the relief effort.
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cause of public anger. Some people claimed that officials saved money by using below-standard material in construction projects. Many angry protesters threw debris when
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caused by the earthquake. Port operations was reportedly reduced by 30% immediately after the quake. The minor ports in Zemmouri and
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with expert equipment, maintaining readiness to send further reinforcements, and the Polish Medical Mission sent medical supplies.
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deck. A few days after the earthquake, three major highway bridges were still closed. The last highway bridge to open was the
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co-ordinated the relief efforts. Medical and rescue teams were dispatched from European countries. The Red Cross of the
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and Algiers, suffered light damage to the clarifiers and clear water storage tanks. The water pipeline from the
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area of Algiers completely destroyed and another 20,000 switch office was heavily damaged. Central offices in
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The Boumerdes (Algeria) Earthquake of May 21, 2003: Preliminary Reconnaissance Using Remotely Sensed Data
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The earthquake had significant effect on local communication. An 8,000 switch central office in the
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the area collapsed. Damage was also reported to the University of Science and Technology in
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Building performance in the Boumerdes, Algeria, Earthquake of May 21, 2003
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suffered heavy damage in the Belcourt, Bab-El-Oued and El-Casbah areas in
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National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1972),
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assured Bouteflika of "the support and friendship of the United States".
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Epidemics, Looting Loom as New Threats to Algeria Earthquake Survivors
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received heavy damage due to undersea landslide caused by the quake.
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Earthquake -ridden Algeria receives aid from around the world
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Oliveira, Carlos Sousa; Roca, Antoni; Xavier, Goula (2006),
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ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009)
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sent to Algeria to find survivors trapped under rubble. The
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Northern Algeria is situated at the boundary between the
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Pakistan s relief goods for Algeria's earthquake victims
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Zemmouri, Algeria: Mw 6.8 Earthquake Of May 21, 2003
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Algeria earthquake death tolls reaches nearly 1,600
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Zemmouri, Algeria, Mw6.8 Earthquake of May 21, 2003
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Index

2003 Boumerdès earthquake is located in Algeria
UTC
ISC
6845775
ANSS
ComCat
Mw
36°55′N 3°43′E / 36.91°N 3.71°E / 36.91; 3.71
Dip-slip
Algeria
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MMI X (Extreme)
g
Algeria
moment magnitude
Mercalli intensity
epicentre
Thénia
Boumerdès Province
Algiers
magnitude 7.1 earthquake
African Plate
Eurasian Plate
compression
thrust
faults
tectonic plates
United States Geological Survey

Boumerdès

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