Are we at risk of earthquakes in Turkey? Luljeta Bozo: The tremors in our country reach up to...

2023-02-18 19:41:26Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Are we at risk of earthquakes in Turkey? Luljeta Bozo: The tremors in our
Construction specialist and engineer Luljeta Bozo

Construction specialist and engineer Luljeta Bozo has spoken about the seismological situation in Albania, after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, where thousands of citizens lost their lives.

Bozo explains that from historical data, the maximum earthquake that could have occurred in our country is 7-7.1 magnitude, as he added that the most endangered areas are along the Adriatic-Ionian coast.

"From historical data, the maximum earthquake that could have occurred was 7-7.1 magnitude. The seismological map must be changed. The most endangered areas are along the Adriatic-Ionian coast. There are tectonic cracks there. The crust is weakened. This is the biggest gap.

We are in the Adriatic area. We have a different nature. We are in an area dominated by shallow waters. The maximum goes up to 50 km depth. After an earthquake there are aftershocks that are no stronger than the first one. The 7.6 earthquake is the second earthquake, not an aftershock. There is a warning before the earthquake, but it is so short that you cannot act. On November 26, the warning was near 4:00 and the one at 7:00 was the earthquake. Citizens must have understood that we live in a country that is shaking, whether we like it or not. In houses that reside to seek information for designers and implementers. We have buildings over 60 years old, the ministry must set up specialized groups to verify whether or not they can withstand an earthquake", she said in an interview for the show "Kjo Javë" 


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