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Unsustainable Physical Development of Cities and Their Vulnerability to Natural Disasters Case study: City of Maku in West Azerbaijan Province
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| It had been believed, natural disasters in urban areas have less effects than in rural areas. But, now due to changes of urban structure and its organization, they have became more vulnerable to natural disasters. Because of the increase of urban population, urban sprawl and its physical development on dangerous areas, the stabilities of urban areas have been reduced.
This study focused on Maku in West Azerbaijan province had been natural disasters such as stone fall and flood, because of spatial geographic position, last years. They made its vulnerability from natural hazards. The methodology of study is analytical-description with natural and field approach, using observation and library study methods. According to the finding of the research, in planning for physical development of Maku, has not pay attention to natural hazards.
Furthermore, in planning for sustainable physical development, location of the suitable points to urban development and evaluation of their vulnerability, the survey of natural elements, seat and geographical position of cities, is necessary. |
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| Keywords: city, physical development, natural disasters, Maku, West Azerbaijan. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2011/10/23 | Accepted: 2024/06/11 | Published: 2009/11/15
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