21.10.2026 14:40
Earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy, on a broadcast he appeared on, responded to the question 'Is anyone threatening you?' by saying 'I have a lot of backing behind me; I was once Sedat Peker's teacher.'
Earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy made headlines with his statements on Berna Laçin’s program, where he was a guest. Answering the questions directed at him on the broadcast, Üşümezsoy stunned host Laçin and the viewers with his response to a question about whether he had received threats.
"NOBODY THREATENS ME, AND I HAVE VERY STRONG BACKING"
Speaking after Berna Laçin’s question, "So, does anyone threaten you?", Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy said, "Nobody threatens me. Because I have very strong backing. I was once Sedat Peker’s teacher. I trained him."
A WITTY REPLY FROM BERNA LAÇİN
Unable to hide her astonishment at Üşümezsoy’s unexpected remark, Berna Laçin responded wittily, teasing the famous geologist with the words, "I wonder if I shouldn’t ask the next question."