Serial disasters in post-earthquake Bam: A study of environmental and human resilience
2024
Papoli-Yazdi, Leila | Garazhian, Omran
On December 26, 2003, a devastating earthquake struck the city of Bam in south-eastern Iran, resulting in over 40,000 fatalities and the destruction of more than 80% of the city’s residential infrastructure. Initially, governmental and international relief efforts focused on the urban area. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the earthquake triggered a cascade of environmental disasters. Bam is situated on the edge of the Lut Desert and is known as one of the region’s largest oases. But, the villages in the county experienced severe water scarcity when survivors, displaced from the city, resettled in nearby villages, causing a significant population increase. This study, conducted from 2003 to 2010, is part of the Ethnoarchaeology and Contemporary Archaeology of Post-Earthquake Bam project. It examines the patterns and impact of successive disasters that unfolded in this environment following the earthquake. This presentation will explore these interconnected events, shedding light on the broader implications for disaster management and environmental resilience.
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