Measurement and Evaluation of Dust Concentrations in the Air After the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake in Turkey.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI:10.3390/ijerph22040649

Tuğçe Oral, Müge Ensari Özay, Rüştü Uçan, Dilek Aker, Emine Can, Bengisu Altınten

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The 6 February 2023 earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, caused significant debris accumulation, raising concerns about air quality and public health. This study assessed dust concentrations during debris removal and emergency response efforts over a five-day period. Post-disaster respirable and total dust concentrations were measured using dust monitoring devices and the MDHS-14/3 gravimetric method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses identified fibrous structures and elements associated with asbestos, suggesting potential long-term health risks such as asbestosis and lung cancer. The average respirable dust concentration was 30.84 mg/m³, and the total dust concentration was 33.66 mg/m³. The findings emphasize the urgent need for protective measures to mitigate exposure risks for affected populations and emergency responders. Integrating health risk assessments into disaster management strategies are crucial to reducing long-term public health impacts.

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土耳其kahramanmaraku地震后空气中粉尘浓度的测量与评价。

2023年2月6日在土耳其kahramanmaraku发生的地震造成大量碎片堆积，引发了对空气质量和公共卫生的担忧。这项研究评估了在5天时间内清除碎片和应急工作期间的粉尘浓度。采用粉尘监测装置和MDHS-14/3重量法测量灾后呼吸性粉尘浓度和总粉尘浓度。扫描电子显微镜（SEM）和能量色散x射线（EDX）分析确定了与石棉有关的纤维结构和元素，表明石棉沉滞和肺癌等潜在的长期健康风险。呼吸性粉尘平均浓度为30.84 mg/m3，总粉尘浓度为33.66 mg/m3。研究结果强调，迫切需要采取保护措施，以减轻受影响人群和应急人员的暴露风险。将健康风险评估纳入灾害管理战略对于减少对公共健康的长期影响至关重要。

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