Temple Stories 03-23

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Old City, Temple Mount most at risk from quake
By Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondent

The Temple Mount at the Old City would be the worst hit parts of Jerusalem if a serious earthquake were to strike the capital, according to the first geological survey of kind. Among the other neighborhoods that were described as high-risk areas are the city's southeastern regions, including Emek Refaim, Abu Tor, Bakaa and East Talpiot. Several Arab villages on the outskirts of the capital were also included in the danger zones. There areas have a highly sensitive geological location, as well as problematic infrastructure that could destabilize the land during an earthquake.

The survey was commissioned by Jerusalem municipality and carried out the by Israel Geological Institution. City engineer Uri Sheetrit initiated the survey at a cost of NIS 400,000, in order to help draw up the city's future construction plans. "As city engineer, a seismological survey is very important to me, as well as for the planners and contractors who are building in the city,' he said.

Mayor Uri Lupolianski said Wednesday that "every resident of Jerusalem now knows the level of risk his home is exposed to. I believe in transparency. We cannot hide such important information from the public. At City Hall, we will give resident's the relevant advice and will take this survey into account for all future construction plans."

Quakes such as the one felt two weeks ago at the Dead Sea, defined as 'often felt, but rarely causing damage,' occur several times a year in Israel. All the experts are certain, however, that an earthquake of at least the same magnitude as the one that devastated the Iranian city of Bam last month will, sooner or later, hit Israel.

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