Earthquake in Istanbul: Why a stronger quake is expected

Tension has been building along the fault line around the city of 18 million for 250 years, and sooner or later it will erupt.

The earth does not come to rest after the earthquakes in Turkey: The disaster service reports further aftershocks in Istanbul. Experts believe that a large quake is possible.

A heavy earthquake shook Istanbul on Wednesday, since then there have been aftershocks. Has the worst survived? Or is the long-awaited supershock now threatening? Both are possible, say geoscientists.

Getty ImagesWhile many buildings in Istanbul have been demolished and rebuilt in recent years, experts believe this is not enough. Following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, it has become intriguing to understand how this earthquake might affect the fault lines around Istanbul. There is a scientific debate about whether…

Harald Glööckler is currently in Istanbul – where the earth is trembling at the moment. The fashion designer reports on how he is experiencing the earthquake and the current situation.

After the earthquake in Istanbul: Will the city soon be shaken by the feared big quake? This is the probability.