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'''Ahmet Mete Işıkara''' (22 October 1941 – 21 January 2013) was a [[Turkish people|Turkish]] [[geophysicist]] and [[seismology|earthquake scientist]], well known for his efforts to create public awareness of the need for protection and safety during earthquakes.
'''Ahmet Mete Işıkara''' (22 October 1941 – 21 January 2013) was a [[Turkish people|Turkish]] [[geophysicist]] and [[seismology|earthquake scientist]], well known for his efforts to create public awareness of the need for earthquakes-related protection and safety.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Işıkara was born 1941 in [[Mersin]]. In 1947 he went to primary school and in 1954 to junior highschool in Mersin.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biyografi.info/kisi/ahmet-mete-isikara Biography] {{in lang|tr}}</ref> After finishing high school in Mersin, he studied in [[Istanbul University]] graduating in 1965. In the same year, he began his academic career as an geophysics assistant at the Faculty of Science.<ref name="h">{{cite news |url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/22410603.asp |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] |title=Deprem Dede hayatını kaybetti |author=Almaçayır, Ramazan |date=2013-01-22 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2013-01-22 }}</ref> He continued his studies in [[Imperial College London]] and [[University of Göttingen]].<ref name="Bio"/>
Işıkara was born 1941 in [[Mersin]]. In 1947 he went to primary school and in 1954 to junior high school in Mersin.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biyografi.info/kisi/ahmet-mete-isikara Biography] {{in lang|tr}}</ref> After finishing high school in Mersin, he studied in [[Istanbul University]] graduating in 1965. In the same year, he began his academic career as an geophysics assistant at the Faculty of Science.<ref name="h">{{cite news |url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/22410603.asp |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] |title=Deprem Dede hayatını kaybetti |author=Almaçayır, Ramazan |date=2013-01-22 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2013-01-22 }}</ref> He continued his studies in [[Imperial College London]] and [[University of Göttingen]].<ref name="Bio"/>


Ahmet Mete Işıkara married in 1969 to Aysel Ahıska, the daughter of singer Necmi Rıza Ahıska. From this marriage, son Cengiz and daughter Yeşim were born.<ref name="Bio"/>
Ahmet Mete Işıkara married in 1969 to Aysel Ahıska, the daughter of singer Necmi Rıza Ahıska. From this marriage, son Cengiz and daughter Yeşim were born.<ref name="Bio"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Up to 1976 Işıkara studied on the [[terrestrial magnetism]].<ref name="Bio"/> Between 1976 and 1983 he served as the chairman of the Turkish National [[Geodesy]] and [[Geophysics]] Association and as well as the [[Aeronomy]] Commission between 1976 and 1983.<ref name="h"/>
Up to 1976, Işıkara studied on the [[terrestrial magnetism]].<ref name="Bio"/> Between 1976 and 1983 he served as the chairman of the Turkish National [[Geodesy]] and [[Geophysics]] Association and as well as the [[Aeronomy]] Commission between 1976 and 1983.<ref name="h"/>


From 1979 to 1982, he was the coordinator of the European Workgroup for [[Earthquake prediction|Earthquake Prediction]], and in the years 1980-1983 he represented Turkey in the Earthquake Specialists Committee of the [[Council of Europe]].<ref name="h"/>
From 1979 to 1982, he was the coordinator of the European Workgroup for [[Earthquake prediction|Earthquake Prediction]], and in the years 1980-1983 he represented Turkey in the Earthquake Specialists Committee of the [[Council of Europe]].<ref name="h"/>
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Işıkara tried to enter politics in the [[2002 Turkish general election|2002 general elections]], running for a seat in the parliament from the [[True Path Party]] (DYP).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dosyalar.hurriyet.com.tr/adaylistesi/ |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] |title=10 bin 83 aday vekillik için yarışacak |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708231051/http://dosyalar.hurriyet.com.tr/adaylistesi/ |archivedate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> According to election system of Turkey, parties which fail to receive less than 10% of all votes are not qualified to gain seats in the parliament.<ref>[http://www.terazi.com.tr/makalegoster.aspx?id=1131 Terazi bulletin] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130418210055/http://www.terazi.com.tr/makalegoster.aspx?id=1131 |date=2013-04-18 }}</ref> In the 2002 elections, DYP received slightly less than 10% and Işıkara was not able to enter the parliament.<ref>[http://www.agarastirma.com.tr/secim-sonuclari.php A&G Outcome of elections page] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031232515/http://www.agarastirma.com.tr/secim-sonuclari.php |date=2012-10-31 }}</ref>
Işıkara tried to enter politics in the [[2002 Turkish general election|2002 general elections]], running for a seat in the parliament from the [[True Path Party]] (DYP).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dosyalar.hurriyet.com.tr/adaylistesi/ |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] |title=10 bin 83 aday vekillik için yarışacak |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708231051/http://dosyalar.hurriyet.com.tr/adaylistesi/ |archivedate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> According to election system of Turkey, parties which receive less than 10% of all votes are not qualified to gain seats in the parliament.<ref>[http://www.terazi.com.tr/makalegoster.aspx?id=1131 Terazi bulletin] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130418210055/http://www.terazi.com.tr/makalegoster.aspx?id=1131 |date=2013-04-18 }}</ref> In the 2002 elections, DYP received slightly less than 10% and Işıkara was not able to enter the parliament.<ref>[http://www.agarastirma.com.tr/secim-sonuclari.php A&G Outcome of elections page] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031232515/http://www.agarastirma.com.tr/secim-sonuclari.php |date=2012-10-31 }}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Ahmet Mete Işıkara died on 21 January 2013 due to respiratory insufficiency in a hospital in Istanbul, where he was treated since 44 days in the intensive care unit. He was laid to rest at the [[Feriköy Cemetery]], Istanbul.
Ahmet Mete Işıkara died on 21 January 2013 due to respiratory insufficiency in a hospital in Istanbul, where he had been treated for 44 days in the intensive care unit. He was laid to rest at the [[Feriköy Cemetery]], Istanbul.


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
In Mersin a primary school is named after him <ref>[http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/33/11/721051/okulumuz_hakkinda.html School page {{in lang|tr}}]</ref>
A primary school in Mersin is named after him <ref>[http://mebk12.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/33/11/721051/okulumuz_hakkinda.html School page {{in lang|tr}}]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:55, 14 September 2024

Ahmet Mete Işıkara
Born22 October 1941
Mersin, Turkey
Died21 January 2013 (2013-01-22) (aged 71)
Istanbul, Turkey
Resting placeFeriköy Cemetery, Istanbul
NationalityTurkish
Alma materIstanbul University
Imperial College London
University of Göttingen
Known forEfforts to create public awareness of the need for protection and safety during earthquakes
Scientific career
FieldsSeismology, Geomagnetism
InstitutionsBoğaziçi University

Ahmet Mete Işıkara (22 October 1941 – 21 January 2013) was a Turkish geophysicist and earthquake scientist, well known for his efforts to create public awareness of the need for earthquakes-related protection and safety.

Early years

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Işıkara was born 1941 in Mersin. In 1947 he went to primary school and in 1954 to junior high school in Mersin.[1] After finishing high school in Mersin, he studied in Istanbul University graduating in 1965. In the same year, he began his academic career as an geophysics assistant at the Faculty of Science.[2] He continued his studies in Imperial College London and University of Göttingen.[1]

Ahmet Mete Işıkara married in 1969 to Aysel Ahıska, the daughter of singer Necmi Rıza Ahıska. From this marriage, son Cengiz and daughter Yeşim were born.[1]

Career

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Up to 1976, Işıkara studied on the terrestrial magnetism.[1] Between 1976 and 1983 he served as the chairman of the Turkish National Geodesy and Geophysics Association and as well as the Aeronomy Commission between 1976 and 1983.[2]

From 1979 to 1982, he was the coordinator of the European Workgroup for Earthquake Prediction, and in the years 1980-1983 he represented Turkey in the Earthquake Specialists Committee of the Council of Europe.[2]

In 1985, he entered Boğaziçi University, and was appointed assistant director of Earthquake Research Center of Kandilli Observatory. In 1991, he became director of the observatory, and served at this post until 2002.[2]

Following the 1999 İzmit earthquake, he repeatedly addressed people on television to create awareness for protection and safety during earthquakes. In this period, he earned the nickname Deprem Dede (English: Grandpa Earthquake).[2] His quote "Quakes don’t kill, buildings do." became famous.[3]

In 2003, he was appointed chairman of the newly established Association of Preparation for Disaster and Training for Earthquake (Turkish: Afete Hazırlık ve Deprem Eğitimi Derneği (AHDER)).[2][4] Işıkara was last serving as the head consultant of the Turkish Red Crescent.[3]

Politics

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Işıkara tried to enter politics in the 2002 general elections, running for a seat in the parliament from the True Path Party (DYP).[5] According to election system of Turkey, parties which receive less than 10% of all votes are not qualified to gain seats in the parliament.[6] In the 2002 elections, DYP received slightly less than 10% and Işıkara was not able to enter the parliament.[7]

Death

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Ahmet Mete Işıkara died on 21 January 2013 due to respiratory insufficiency in a hospital in Istanbul, where he had been treated for 44 days in the intensive care unit. He was laid to rest at the Feriköy Cemetery, Istanbul.

Legacy

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A primary school in Mersin is named after him [8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Biography (in Turkish)
  2. ^ a b c d e f Almaçayır, Ramazan (2013-01-22). "Deprem Dede hayatını kaybetti". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  3. ^ a b "Turkey's leading seismologist Işıkara dies". Hürriyet Daily News. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  4. ^ Haberturk news page (in Turkish)
  5. ^ "10 bin 83 aday vekillik için yarışacak". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2007-07-08. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  6. ^ Terazi bulletin Archived 2013-04-18 at archive.today
  7. ^ A&G Outcome of elections page Archived 2012-10-31 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ School page (in Turkish)
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