The next earthquake: Is time running out for Europe’s largest city?
In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmara region of Turkey, killing at least 17,000 people. It also ruptured some parts of the North Anatolian fault line, creating a time bomb under the city of Istanbul.
Experts warn that a magnitude 7 or above earthquake could strike the city at any given time in the next 30 years.
According to Istanbul municipality’s estimations, at least 250,000 buildings will face moderate to severe damage, threatening the lives of 16 million residents living in the metropolis.
“We are not ready,“ said Naci Gorur, a geologist and professor at Istanbul Technical University. “I’m afraid an earthquake in Istanbul will cause even more destruction than what we witnessed in the Kahramanmaras earthquake that struck Turkey’s south in February 2023.“
Istanbul suffers from densely populated areas with a problematic building stock. The government believes rebuilding the entire city is the only solution.
But critics say r
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