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Istanbul faces long-awaited earthquake with poor readiness
The devastating earthquake threatens Istanbul after 27 years since the Marmara earthquake of 1999. A survey revealed that 69.6% of the city's residents expect a major earthquake to occur in the near future, with significant anxiety expressed by 70.8%. Despite this, nearly half of the population remains insufficiently prepared, with 50.9% admitting they have taken no preventive measures. The most common safety precautions reported include preparing an emergency kit and inspecting the structural resilience of homes. Seismologists expect next week to be crucial in assessing seismic activity in the region, amid ongoing minor tremors in the Sea of Marmara and increasing seismic tensions of high magnitude.
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