Using figure 1 and your own understanding, to what extent are responses to a tectonic hazard effective in reducing the impacts for the people and the economy [9 marks]



Figure 1: A BBC news article on responding to the Turkey Syria earthquake in February 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 28,000
as rescue hopes dwindle 11 February 2023
Unrest in southern Turkey has disrupted rescue efforts in some places following Monday's deadly earthquake, three rescue groups have said.
The death toll in Turkey and Syria from the quake has surpassed 28,000, and hope of finding many more survivors is fading despite some miraculous rescues. German rescuers and the Austrian army paused search operations on Saturday, citing clashes between unnamed groups. Security is expected to worsen as food supplies dwindle, one rescuer said. Turkey's president said he would use emergency powers to punish anyone breaking the law.
An Austrian army spokesperson said early on Saturday that clashes between unidentified groups in the Hatay province had left dozens of personnel from the Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit seeking shelter in a base camp with other international organisations.

Hours after Austria paused its rescue efforts, the country's ministry of defence said that the Turkish army had stepped in to offer protection, allowing the rescue operations to resume. State media reported on Saturday that 48 people had been arrested for looting. Turkish state media reported several guns were seized, along with cash, jewellery and bank cards.