Why does the North Anatolian Fault of Turkey kill many more people than the San Andreas Fault?
A) People in Turkey are not as familiar with earthquakes.
B) Earthquakes along that fault are much stronger than those in California.
C) Most of the buildings near that fault are on artificial fill.
D) There is poor quality of construction in Turkey.
E) There are no building codes in Turkey.

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The poor quality of construction in Turkey, including inadequate adherence to building codes, contributes to higher casualties during earthquakes along the North Anatolian Fault.

Why Does the North Anatolian Fault of Turkey Kill Many