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The northern wing of the Duzce hospital, after the November earthquake. This part of the hospital incurred significant damage in the August earthquake. The structure was judged to be unsafe. The November earthquake resulted in further collapse. This type of collapse is called pancaking and results from inadequate support of heavy overlying floors. Another hospital structure visible on the right remains relatively undamaged. On the day of the earthquake, 500 patients were evacuated, and a nurse was killed. Image Credit: Roger Bilham. University of Colorado, Dept. of Geological Sciences November 12, 1999 Duzce Turkey earthquake The magnitude 7.2 quake occurred at 6.57 pm local time (16:57 GMT). Duzce lies on the eastern fringe of the region hit by the August 17 quake. Some areas experienced a one-two punch from the 1999 earthquakes. The death toll from the November quake was reported to be 260 people. More than 1,282 were injured and at least 102 buildings were destroyed. Event Data:
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