Professor Dr. Osman Bektaş Issues a Critical Warning After the Adana Earthquake: The Danger Is Not Over.
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BOLD – The magnitude 5 earthquake that occurred in Saimbeyli district of Adana was also felt in surrounding provinces. Following the earthquake, Geology Engineer Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş drew attention to the Savrun Fault Zone in the region and warned that "Adana's earthquake risk is not over." Bektaş stated that it is not known to what extent the Savrun Fault is locked, and with the current data, it is neither possible to say that "a major earthq…
Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş stated that the Savrun Fault remained unbroken during the 2023 earthquakes, adding, "The earthquake risk for Adana is not over. Without knowing the mechanical properties of the fault (how locked it is, how much it produces earthquakes, how much it slackens and dissipates energy), it is not correct to say 'there will be a major earthquake' or 'the danger has passed' for Adana."
Following the magnitude 5 earthquake in Saimbeyli district of Adana, statements were made by Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş and Prof. Dr. Naci Görür. Bektaş stated that the fault, which did not rupture in the 2023 earthquakes, continues to be active and the risk for Adana has not ended, warning, "It is unknown how locked the Savrun fault is. Therefore, the earthquake risk for Adana is not over." Naci Görür added, "The energy probably increased with the …
Following the magnitude 5 earthquake that occurred in Saimbeyli district of Adana, Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş made noteworthy assessments about the Savrun Fault.
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