Prof. Görür Warns of Major Earthquake in Cyprus.

Geologist Prof. Görür highlights earthquake risks in the Aegean and Mediterranean, with urgent warnings for Tunceli, Bingöl, and Marmara.

Geologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür has issued a warning about the potential for a massive earthquake along the Helen Arc, which affects regions in the Aegean and the Mediterranean.

In a recent discussion with NTV regarding Türkiye’s earthquake risks, Prof. Dr. Görür highlighted specific concerns for Tunceli, Bingöl, Antalya, Cyprus, and the Marmara Region.

Areas of Concern: Bingöl and Tunceli

Prof. Dr. Görür expressed particular concern about the Yedisu Fault, which extends from Bingöl Karlova to Erzincan. “The last significant earthquake in this region occurred in 1794,” he noted. “Given that this fault tends to produce an earthquake approximately every 250 years, we are concerned about the possibility of a serious event in Tunceli and Bingöl. We believe that stress may have been transferred to this area following the earthquakes on February 6.”

Warnings for Antalya and Cyprus

Prof. Dr. Görür also emphasized the potential danger posed by the Hellenic Arc, which impacts the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. “The Helen-Cyprus arc is a dangerous seismic zone,” he warned. “It extends through Antalya, Datça, and the southern part of Cyprus. This area has not experienced a significant earthquake for a long time.”

He further cautioned, “A major earthquake could occur here at any time. Historically, the Hellenistic-Cyprus arc produced an earthquake exceeding magnitude 9 in 1856, with a potential magnitude close to 12, which devastated Cyprus and Rhodes.”

Impending Threat in the Marmara Region

Addressing the risks in the Marmara Region, Prof. Dr. Görür reminded listeners of the anticipated major earthquake along the North Anatolian Fault. “The recent 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Çanakkale occurred along the middle branch of the North Anatolian Fault,” he explained. “Such seismic activity is common in this fault zone. However, we are particularly concerned about the most destructive potential earthquake, which is expected to occur along the northern branch of the fault.”