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Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Times
Istanbul earthquake spooks Turks who fear another disaster
Istanbul was shaken by two earthquakes on Wednesday, reigniting fears about its vulnerability to a long-expected disaster. Between noon and 1pm, tremors of magnitude 3.9 and 6.2 struck the Sea of Marmara, about 25 miles southwest of the city. They were felt across the region and were followed by aftershocks, the strongest of which measured 4.9. It was the strongest earthquake to shake Istanbul since 1999, when 17,000 people died. It was approximately 7km deep and lasted for 13 seconds. By 3.12pm there had been 51 aftershocks. No substantial destruction has been reported so far, but one abandoned building collapsed and 151 people were being treated in hospital after injuring themselves jumping from heights in panic. Many fled their homes and offices, filling parks and street cafés with people and their pets. A video shared online showed a vet who had left her premises while performing surgery on a cat, continuing the operation in the boot of her car. Some people said they planned to spend the night outside rather than risk staying indoors. 'I'm scared that there could be another earthquake or that my building could just collapse,' said Ayşe, who had her cat, Meow, in a transparent backpack. 'My building is old and I just don't trust it to cope.' AFAD, the Turkish disaster management agency, warned people not to enter or stay near damaged buildings, though several government agencies have reported that there had been no significant damage so far. Schools and universities will be closed for two days. There was also heavy traffic as people tried to flee. In February 2023, two earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude struck southern Turkey in one day, killing more than 53,000 people in Turkey and nearly 6,000 in Syria. The disaster exposed deep flaws in Turkey's construction sector as thousands of buildings collapsed, raising concerns about corruption and the poor enforcement of building regulations. Turkey is one of the most seismically active countries in the world thanks to its position on several active fault lines, most notably the North Anatolian Fault, with Istanbul lying just to the north. The city is Europe's most populous city, home to at least 16 million people. Seismologists have long warned that Istanbul is overdue its own major earthquake, one that is expected to cause much death and devastation. Some experts estimate a 50 per cent chance of a magnitude 7.0 or greater quake striking the city by 2030, with that probability rising to 90 per cent by 2070. The Turkish environment minister has warned that a major quake could destroy up to 600,000 homes and displace millions. While some efforts have been made to reinforce infrastructure, including historic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, large swathes of Istanbul remain vulnerable. The last big earthquake to affect the region was in 1999 in nearby Izmit. It killed more than 17,000 people and remains as a stark warning of the serious risk. Geologist and earthquake expert Naci Gorur said on X that Wednesday's earthquakes were not the major earthquake that was expected in the Marmara Sea, and were in fact increasing stress on the Kumburgaz fault. 'In other words, they are forcing it to break,' he said. 'The main earthquake here will be larger and above 7 in magnitude. 'An earthquake is a topic too important to be discussed only when it happens. It's necessary to talk about it and take precautions when there is no earthquake. First the government, then the municipality and the public must work hand in hand to prepare the city for an earthquake.'
Al Bawaba
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Hande Erçel celebrates her manager Ayşe Durukan's birthday
ALBAWABA - Turkish actress Hande Erçel posted a new Instagram photos celebrating her manager Ayşe Durukan's birthday. The Instagram post, in which Erçel shared photos with her manager Ayşe, has gained over 100,000 likes in less than one hour. Days ago, Hande posted the same pictures on her Instagram story and marked the birthday of her manager. Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç latest film "Rüzgara Bırak" will be available on Netflix on Valentine's Day (February 14). The trailer was released last December and the duo gained wide attention as many can't wait to watch the coming film. Turkish actress Hande Erçel and Ayşe. (Hande Erçel/ Instagram) Lanistar Medya and Royal Pictures produce the film in addition to Engin Erden directing and Ceylan Naz writing. Berkin Kaya, Hakan Karamahmutoğlu, and Saner Ayar are also involved in the production of the film. Rüzgara Bırak movie plot: Aslı Mansoy, the ambitious CEO of the Yazman Group of Companies, and Ege Yazıcı, the other heir of the company who resides in Çeşme, meet face-to-face as a result of a massive hotel project that will have a significant impact on the future of the company. Aslı is faced with the challenge of persuading Ege to construct a hotel at the bay in Çeşme, which is the location of the surf school. However, this endeavor proved to be significantly more challenging than she had anticipated. Rüzgara Bırak movie poster. (Hande Ercel/ Instagram)
