Earthquake forecast in Turkey again?
Earthquake predictions made by geologist Perincek have caused renewed panic in Turkey and Syria. This geologist has given several arguments in support of his claim. In his words, “For the past 10 days I have been recording earthquake activity in Canakkale from the Marmara Sea side. I have predicted the earthquake that will happen in this area three years in advance. Over the past few years we have used special maps to identify earthquake prone areas. Working as an earthquake characterization analyst in Turkey and Syria. Based on the data from this study, I am convinced that earthquakes will occur in western Turkey.” He claimed that it will be difficult to prevent loss of life in that area if measures are not taken from now.
Incidentally, a strong earthquake shook the Gaziantep area of Turkey last Monday. The magnitude of the tremor was 7.8 on the Richter scale. Syria was also affected by the aftershocks of the earthquake. In the blink of an eye, the big building becomes dusty. More than 21,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria due to the earthquake until this news was published. Thousands more people were injured. India has already sent humanitarian aid to earthquake-ravaged Turkey. Indian Army and NDRF have started rescue operations in the Turkish city which has been reduced to rubble.
On the other hand, relief goods have been sent to rebel-held Syria. A team of doctors is being sent to Syria by the World Health Organization (WHO). It should be noted that before this, Turkey faced a major earthquake in 1939. That year, the death toll exceeded 33,000.
