Istanbul: Seismologist Yoshinori Moriwaki warns of further earthquakes and tsunamis

The earth is shaking again and again: for two days, the Turkish metropolis Istanbul has been shaken by strong earthquakes. An expert now warns: more could follow – and also a tsunami.

Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki evaluated the earthquakes that occurred in Istanbul on 24 TV. Moriwaki explained that the risk of a major earthquake in the region continues, and pointed to the Çınarcık-Adalar line and said that an earthquake of magnitude 7 to 7.2 is still expected.

The risk of tsunami has come to the fore after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul on April 23. A risk map has been prepared for tsunami waves that may occur after a possible major earthquake in Istanbul. It has also been determined how much the districts will be affected by the tsunami. Here is the tsunami risk map of Istanbul...

The intense sequence of aftershocks following the 6.2 Richter earthquake off the coast of Silvia, in the Sea of Marmara, gives experts the impression that most of the energy of the rift has been dissipated. However, they do not cease to fear a major earthquake of more than 7 Richters. In tents and cars, many residents of Istanbul still sleep in fear of a vibration stronger than 6.2 Richters. Scientists are worried about the development of the ph…

In the wake of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake off Silivri, eyes were once again turned to the warnings of experts. The Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki, who is often raised with his statements on the earthquake, made striking assessments for the Marmara region. He pointed out that Moriwaki's life and explanations were again the subject of curiosity, noting that “there is a delay of 200 years, now his time is up”. So, who is Yoshinori …

A Japanese earthquake expert warns of further earthquakes and tsunamis after the severe earthquake in the Turkish metropolis Istanbul.