Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Spatial analysis of earthquake crisis management (Case study: Khuzestan province)

Author
HOOMAYOON Molaei
Education
10.61186/jgs.23.70.219
Abstract
Abstract

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and its cities have suffered a lot due to this natural phenomenon. The purpose of this study was the spatial analysis of earthquake crisis management. The research method has been applied-developmental. The research area of ​​Khuzestan province and the statistical population included elites in the field of urban planning in Khuzestan province who were selected by targeted sampling method. There have also been two statistical tests. The results of statistical analysis showed that from the perspective of statistical individuals, proper crisis management (organizational structure, proper distribution of emergency services, manpower, equipment and information system) has a positive and significant effect on reducing mortality and financial vulnerability. Also, the results of Hot spot analysis showed that hot and earthquake-prone hotspots in Khuzestan province were mostly located in Behbahan, Masjed Soleiman and Andimeshk counties
Keywords
Spatial analysis
crisis management
Earthquake
Khuzestan province
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