09.02.2025 18:30
Researchers from the University of Göttingen in Germany have discovered an increasingly growing rift beneath Turkey. The author of the study, Dr. Koshnaw, stated, "This plate continues to pull the region down. The rift is spreading from Turkey towards Iraq like a page torn from a calendar."
According to a study conducted in Germany, a growing rift has been discovered beneath Turkey. Dr. Koshnaw, who is part of the research, stated, "This plate continues to pull the region down. The rift is spreading from Turkey to Iraq like a page torn from a calendar."
A GROWING RIFT DISCOVERED BENEATH TURKEY
A concerning news for Turkey was reported on the Germany-based site merkur.de. According to the site, an international research team from the University of Göttingen has discovered a massive rift extending from southeastern Turkey to northwestern Iran. The report noted that this finding could contribute to a better understanding of geological processes occurring deep within the Earth. It is believed that this rift has emerged as a result of tectonic processes occurring deep within the Earth's crust.
"THE RIFT IS SPREADING FROM TURKEY TO IRAQ"
The lead author of the research, Dr. Renas Koshnaw, stated in a press release from the University of Göttingen: "This plate continues to pull the region down and is creating space for more sediment accumulation. However, this subsidence towards Turkey is becoming much shallower. This situation indicates that the oceanic plate in that region has broken off and the gravitational pull has decreased. The rift is spreading from Turkey to Iraq like a page torn from a calendar."
Thanks to their investigations, the researchers revealed that the subsidence in the Earth's crust is not solely due to the weight of the mountains, but is larger than previously thought. According to the research, the heavy oceanic plate beneath the Zagros Mountains is pulling the Earth's crust down, creating a deep, sediment-filled depression.
ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO EARTHQUAKES IN TURKEY
The report emphasized that the models could be useful in areas such as searching for mineral deposits or assessing earthquake risks. "Since severe earthquakes frequently occur in Turkey, a better understanding of these processes could contribute to predicting and better understanding future geological changes," it was stated.
PROFESSOR NACİ GÖRÜR HAD ALSO WARNED
Geologist Professor Naci Görür, in his speech at the 'Earthquake-Resilient Cities' Symposium held by the Diyarbakır municipality on January 31, stated that an earthquake on the Bitlis-Zagros fault line could cause a major disaster in Diyarbakır, emphasizing the need to make Diyarbakır earthquake-resistant.