185 earthquakes in 3 days in the Sea of Marmara: What is the status of the Adalar Fault risk?
Key Points
- 185 earthquakes occurred in 3 days in the Sea of Marmara
- Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir stated the earthquakes occurred on the side branches of the Adalar Fault
- No direct rupture observed on the locked main fault strand
- Istanbul's major earthquake risk continues to be assessed by experts
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In the last three days, 185 earthquakes centered in the Sea of Marmara, south of Istanbul, have been recorded. The increase in seismic activity has brought the megacity's major earthquake risk back to the agenda, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir explained that the earthquakes occurred not on the main strand of the locked Adalar Fault, but on its side branches. This distinction is critical for assessing whether the earthquake swarm will trigger the main fault segment.
Experts continue to analyze the behavior of the fault system and model possible scenarios. The Marmara Region, where Istanbul is located, is historically an active seismic zone that produces large earthquakes.
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- What happened around Istanbul in recent days?
- 185 earthquakes centered in the Sea of Marmara were recorded in the last three days.
- Do these earthquakes trigger the expected major earthquake?
- Experts state the earthquakes are on side branches, not the main fault, and this situation could change the risk assessment.
- What is the current status of the Adalar Fault?
- The Adalar Fault is in a locked position and no direct rupture was observed on its main strand.
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