Assessment of Istanbul earthquake aftermath conducted by authorities.
In the wake of the recent earthquake in Istanbul on April 23, as reported by Liter.kz and TRT Haber, over 4,200 buildings were damaged.
As of today, an assessment of 425 thousand independent sections in 36 thousand buildings has been conducted. Of these, 27,697 buildings were unaffected, while 4,295 buildings sustained minor damage, according to Turkey's Minister of Urbanization and Environment, Murat Kurum.
It's essential to remember that this earthquake occurred in the coastal area of Silivri, near Istanbul, with a magnitude of 6.2.
Previously, Turkish geologist Şener Üşümezsoy had warned about the possibility of a powerful earthquake in the Kumburgaz and Silivri coastal areas of Istanbul. Following the event, there seem to be new predictions from the scientist.
However, as of December 2023, there's no verifiable information about a specific new earthquake prediction by Üşümezsoy following the April 23 earthquake. It's crucial to approach such claims with caution, especially without supporting data from primary sources like AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) or KOERI (Kandilli Observatory).
When it comes to earthquake prediction, it's important to remember that short-term prediction (exact timing/location) remains unvalidated. Most warnings are probabilistic hazard models, such as the greater Istanbul area having a greater than 60% chance of a magnitude ≥7.0 quake by 2040.
For reliable risk assessments, it's best to consult institutions like ITU’s Earthquake Engineering Department, KOERI, and AFAD. Always treat social media claims about exact quake dates with skepticism, and focus on preparedness measures, such as retrofitting buildings and maintaining emergency kits, to stay safe.
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- The assessment conducted by Turkey's Minister of Urbanization and Environment, Murat Kurum, revealed that out of 36 thousand buildings assessed following the earthquake in Istanbul, 4,295 sustained minor damage.
- Turkish geologist Şener Üşümezsoy had previously warned about the possibility of a powerful earthquake in the Kumburgaz and Silivri coastal areas of Istanbul, and it appears that he may have made new predictions following the April 23 earthquake.
- It's essential to remember that while short-term earthquake prediction (exact timing/location) remains unvalidated, institutions like ITU’s Earthquake Engineering Department, KOERI, and AFAD provide reliable risk assessments.
- In general news and politics, it's crucial to approach claims about specific earthquake predictions with caution, especially without supporting data from primary sources like AFAD or KOERI.
