17.07.2026 21:40
Following a 3.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Ayvacık district in Çanakkale, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür's statement 'We expect a major earthquake soon' sparked a fierce debate among earth scientists. Responding to criticism on social media, Görür said, 'In an earthquake country, an earthquake will eventually happen. What good have you done?'
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurring off the coast of Ayvacık district in Çanakkale has pitted earth scientists against each other.
“WE EXPECT A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE SOON”
Following the tremor, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated that this earthquake is an indication of the general tension in the Marmara Region, reiterating the warning, "We expect a major earthquake soon."
DR. DEMİRTAŞ REACTED: EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE HAS NEVER BEEN SO PERSECUTED
Görür's warning about the timing of a major Marmara earthquake based on a 3.9 magnitude quake drew reactions from other earthquake scientists. Dr. Ramazan Demirtaş harshly criticized the connection Görür made between the two events, reacting with the words, "What's the connection? No connection at all. Earthquake science has never been so persecuted."
GÖRÜR'S RESPONSE: WHAT GOOD IS YOUR FAULT TO YOU
After the criticism from his colleagues, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür issued a new statement via his social media account, criticizing the debates being held in the media and arguing that the focus should be on "urban safety" rather than "fault lines."
In his statement, Görür used the following expressions: "Greetings to seismologists. What is this fault debate? Discuss it on a scientific platform, write, draw, that's fine. What is this media business? In an earthquake-prone country, an earthquake will happen sooner or later. Do you want to increase life safety? Build earthquake-resilient cities. What good is your fault to you! Establish a ministry, and that's it."