New York Times Warns of Imminent Devastating Earthquake in Istanbul
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, The New York Times is raising alarms about the threat facing Istanbul, Turkey, due to seismic activity under the Sea of Marmara.
The report highlights increasing pressure on the fault line beneath the body of water that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea.
Based on a new study published in Science magazine, the report notes disturbing trends. Over the past 20 years, severe earthquakes have occurred, consistently moving eastward. Stephen Hicks, a seismologist at University College London, has warned that Istanbul is at significant risk.
The study indicates that powerful earthquakes are shifting toward a confined area scientists call the “Main Marmara Fault.” This fault lies under the sea southwest of Istanbul, and notably, the area has been suspiciously quiet since a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in 1766.
If these conditions persist and a rupture occurs in this zone, it could trigger an earthquake of magnitude 7 or greater in the city of 16 million. Experts believe the next earthquake could be powerful and might strike directly beneath Istanbul.
Ultimately, Dr. Hubbard from Cornell University warns that a very large earthquake near Istanbul could result in one of the most severe human tragedies of the current era.
