Prof. Dr. Naci Görür Warns Izmir of Impending Devastating Earthquake
Earthquake Expert Professor Doctor Naci Görür warns of a devastating earthquake in Izmir
After the recent 6.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Izmir on October 30, 2020, causing the loss of 117 lives, Earthquake Expert Professor Doctor Naci Görür has issued a grave warning about the high risk of a major earthquake hitting the city. According to Görür, if the fault lines in Izmir were to activate, the consequences would be catastrophic, with no buildings left standing along the bay.
Görür stresses the importance of taking precautions and making every structure in Izmir earthquake-resistant. He emphasizes the need to ensure that buildings, roads, tunnels, dams, and other engineering structures are compatible with the dynamics and characteristics of the underground to minimize the potential impact of a major earthquake.
The key to mitigating the effects of a possible earthquake lies in creating resilient cities that can withstand natural disasters. Görür predicts that Izmir could face an earthquake of magnitude 7, releasing energy equivalent to the simultaneous explosion of 1 million 800 thousand tons of dynamite.
In order to protect the city and its residents, Görür highlights the importance of fault analysis and raising public awareness about earthquake risks. He calls on the public to educate themselves about the measures that can be taken to make Izmir more resilient in the face of potential seismic events.
It is clear that addressing the earthquake issue in Izmir is crucial for the safety and well-being of its inhabitants. Failure to take action could have disastrous consequences, as emphasized by Görür, who warns that without proper preparation, Izmir could end up in the dustbin of history.
