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A Critical Detail Has Emerged Regarding the Istanbul Earthquake! "It's Not Just About magnitude."

Professor Dr. Osman Bektaş, in his assessment of the earthquake risk in the Marmara region, pointed out that tremors in Istanbul and Izmit might not be felt in the same way. Bektaş stated that earthquake risk should not be evaluated solely based on magnitude, and made striking statements regarding how different structures might be affected by the tremors.
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Geology Engineer Prof. Dr. Bektaş made assessments regarding earthquake risk based on the 6.2 magnitude Silivri earthquake. Bektaş stated that an earthquake of the same magnitude could be felt differently in Istanbul and Izmit.

Geological Engineer Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş made a very striking assessment regarding the Istanbul earthquake. He emphasized that the danger posed by the earthquake should not be considered solely in terms of magnitude, but that the frequency and duration of the earthquake will also determine its impact.

Geology Engineer Prof. Dr. Bektaş made assessments regarding earthquake risk based on the 6.2 magnitude Silivri earthquake. Bektaş stated that an earthquake of the same magnitude could be felt differently in Istanbul and Izmit.

Geology Engineer Prof. Dr. Bektaş made assessments regarding earthquake risk based on the 6.2 magnitude Silivri earthquake. Bektaş stated that an earthquake of the same magnitude could be felt differently in Istanbul and Izmit.

·Ankara, Türkiye
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While discussions continue about the anticipated major earthquake in the Marmara region, a noteworthy assessment has come from Geological Engineer Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş. Bektaş emphasized that earthquake risk should not be considered solely based on the magnitude of the tremor, but that the frequency and duration of the earthquake can also be decisive in determining its impact on buildings.

Professor Dr. Osman Bektaş, in his assessment of the earthquake risk in the Marmara region, pointed out that tremors in Istanbul and Izmit might not be felt in the same way. Bektaş stated that earthquake risk should not be evaluated solely based on magnitude, and made striking statements regarding how different structures might be affected by the tremors.

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