Based on this information, write a new short title in English: Statement from the Chamber of Geosciences Engineers regarding the earthquakes that have been occurring for a while – BRTK

The Chamber of Geoscience Engineers made a statement regarding the earthquakes that have been occurring in the immediate vicinity of the island for a while and called for the necessary precautions to be taken.

In the statement made by Mehmet Necdet, President of the Chamber of Geosciences Engineers, it was noted that Cyprus has suffered destruction and destruction as a result of earthquakes throughout history, including the destruction of the city of Salamis with the earthquake and tsunami in 342 BC, the partial collapse of the Selimiye Mosque as a result of the earthquake in the 16th century, and the destruction of the city of Salamis in 1953. The Paphos Earthquake was reminded and it was stated that the risk of earthquakes will continue to exist in the future.

In the statement, it was stated that the “Active Fault” map studies, which have been carried out by the Turkish Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) General Directorate for a while, regarding Cyprus, which is defined as “complex” in terms of earthquake kinematics, are at the reporting stage, and the importance of completing this study and sharing it with the public was emphasized. withdrew.

In the statement, it was also stated that earthquake accelerations should be updated by carrying out an “Earthquake Micron Zone Study” covering densely populated areas.

In the statement, it was also pointed out that there are areas very prone to liquefaction in some parts of Cyprus, especially the eastern and southeastern coasts extending from Famagusta to Dipkarpaz, the western coasts from Lefke to Sadrazamköy and the coastal parts of the Güzelyurt plain are the places where this risk is seen the most. It was recorded that. In the statement, it was emphasized that microzonation studies to be carried out here will reveal the risks of earthquake-related damage and that a realistic ground acceleration map of the country can be produced.

– Global Positioning Systems and laboratory recommendation

In the statement, it was stated that the earthquake recording studies within the Department of Meteorology do not constitute an earthquake study alone, and that the studies can only be carried out with the joint work of geology and geophysical engineering disciplines.

In the statement, it was pointed out that the number of Global Positioning Systems (GNSS) in earthquake recording stations should be increased and the Earthquake Laboratory, which is planned to be established within the scope of the project carried out jointly by AFAD and the Department of Geology and Mining, should be implemented as soon as possible, and that tsunami sediments should be used to trace in-sea earthquakes. The importance of research was emphasized.

-“Intervention after the earthquake is important”

The statement emphasized the importance of post-earthquake intervention and noted that the capacity of the Civil Defense Organization should be strengthened against a possible devastating earthquake.