Following the powerful earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023, hundreds of people were trapped under rubble and hoped for a miraculous rescue. However, with the help of acoustic devices commonly used in identifying and locating water leaks, teams from the Antalya General Directorate of Water and Wastewater were able to locate people still alive under the debris.
The agency responsible for water supply and wastewater management (ASAT), a part of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, provided specialized teams for finding and locating water leaks using these acoustic devices.
The procedure used to locate people trapped under the rubble involved shouting to them, „If anyone can hear my voice, knock twice.” The electro-acoustic equipment used by the teams was able to detect the sounds emitted by the trapped individuals, thus allowing them to locate the earthquake victims.
Using this procedure, the teams were able to identify the location of more than 70 victims of the earthquake, saving dozens of lives. After locating the individuals, the teams worked to remove the rubble and rescue the earthquake victims as quickly as possible.
The method of locating individuals using acoustic devices was very effective, especially in an emergency situation where time is crucial and swift action is needed to save lives. The use of technology in such situations can make a difference between life and death.
It is important to highlight the efforts of the ASAT team, who demonstrated that their experience and skills can be used in many other fields than those for which they were initially trained. Furthermore, it can be concluded that modern technology and devices can have broad applicability and can be successfully used in emergency situations to save lives.
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