Seismologist warns of activity beneath Istanbul
Turkish earthquake scientist Osman Bektash warned of the potential occurrence of a powerful earthquake exceeding 7 magnitude on the Richter scale near Istanbul, due to ongoing seismic activity in the Sea of Marmara. He confirmed that the recent small tremors, recorded at depths between 10 and 13 kilometers, indicate deep changes in the tectonic structure and may be linked to deformation mechanisms beneath the Earth's surface. He called for close monitoring of this activity and preparation for high earthquake risks, as a quake of 7 or higher could lead to the collapse of approximately 90,000 homes and displace 4.5 million people. He also reminded of the threat posed by the 1999 Marmara earthquake, which resulted in over 17,000 deaths.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)