Earthquake Warnings from Prof. Dr. Naci Görür
Earthquakes are one of the most important agenda items in Turkey, and expert opinions on them are always of great importance. In this context, one of the country’s leading scientists on earthquakes, Prof. Dr. Naci Gorur, made important statements at a conference held in Çekmeköy. Naci Görür evaluated the ground structure of Istanbul and the construction in the city, and especially drew attention to the solid ground of Çekmeköy.
Speaking at the conference, Görür said, “The Çekmeköy region consists of Paleozoic rocks. These rocks are extremely hard and durable. In other words, the ground in this region consists of old and solid rocks. There are rocks here that are hard to break “Even with a strong hammer. Rocks from geological periods such as Ordovician, Silurian and Devonian are found here.”
Çekmeköy’s Behavior During the Earthquake
Görür, who stated that Çekmeköy’s shaking speed was lower than other regions at the time of the earthquake, said, “This means that buildings in Çekmeköy will not be affected by the shaking to a large extent. In other words, structures built here will not One of the distinctive features of an earthquake is that the buildings shake, the greater the risk of collapse. However, buildings in Çekmeköy will experience a lower shaking speed. will be able to get out of the buildings alive after the earthquake. The probability of collapse is low and therefore the risk of loss of life is reduced. It should not be forgotten that the best building is the one that allows its owner to survive the earthquake. “earthquake.”
Preparations for a Possible Istanbul Earthquake
Prof. Dr. Görür emphasized the precautions that both local governments and the state should take before a possible Istanbul earthquake. Görür said, “Local governments and relevant institutions should strengthen their earthquake preparedness. Steps to be taken to increase earthquake safety are extremely important,” and provided information about the precautions to be taken in this regard. Görür also touched on issues such as infrastructure problems, transportation difficulties and economic difficulties, and stated that advance planning and preparation are essential to minimize the effects of such problems.
