25.04.2025 20:11
Seismologist Professor Dr. Naci Görür, in a television program he participated in following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, stated, "Since the 1999 earthquake, the probability of an earthquake greater than 7 occurring at any moment is currently 47%. Don't underestimate it. If you flip a coin to decide whether to write or heads, you are flipping it with a 50% chance."
Seismologist Naci Görür stated, "Since the 1999 earthquake, the probability of an earthquake greater than 7 occurring at any moment is currently 47%."
While discussions continue regarding the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul, striking statements have come from seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür.
"THE PROBABILITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE GREATER THAN 7 IS 47%"
Görür, who participated in a live broadcast on Habertürk, stated, "Since the 1999 earthquake, the probability of an earthquake greater than 7 occurring at any moment is currently 47%. Don't underestimate it. If you flip a coin with the money you have, you are flipping it with a 50% chance."
"IF THE EARTHQUAKE WE EXPECT OCCURS, TURKEY WILL COLLAPSE ON ITS KNEES"
Görür, who said, "There was a small earthquake on April 23, everyone relaxed. They said, 'Nothing was destroyed,'" continued: "The earthquake we expect is not this one. I have nearly 3 million followers. I can sense the atmosphere. If the big earthquake we expect in the Istanbul region, in the Sea of Marmara occurs, we will definitely not see the current scene. A destruction is certain. The economy in Istanbul, and largely production, will definitely come to a halt. If the economy and production stop, Istanbul will sit down, and all of Turkey will collapse on its knees. We will have no economic or political independence left. When there is an Istanbul earthquake, I want my people not to die. I want my safety."
"A DISASTER MINISTRY SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED"
Görür also stated, "A Disaster Ministry should be established, and it should take on the task of making all of Turkey's cities earthquake-resistant. Let it be done in 10 years, let it be done in 25 years. We can comfortably make not just Istanbul, but all of Turkey earthquake-resistant in 20 years. Let's do less for airports, roads, and bridges. While we give 3 lira to the budget, let's give 5 lira for earthquakes. Let's secure the future of our children."
"OUR COUNTRY IS AN EARTHQUAKE COUNTRY"
Görür, who said, "We have no inch of land to abandon in our country," stated, "Our country is an earthquake country. Most of our cities and villages are affected by faults. There are earthquakes everywhere. The only thing to do is to transform the country into an earthquake-resistant one. The world has succeeded; why can't Turkey succeed? The state, government, municipality, and the public should work shoulder to shoulder to overcome this unfortunate fate. There is no politics in an earthquake. There is no separation."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul a few days ago caused great panic in the city, while a derelict building collapsed; evacuation orders were issued for 9 buildings. Many citizens spent the night in the streets and parks.