Turkey is situated in an area that is earthquake-prone. Learn about its vulnerability to earthquakes, largest and deadliest earthquakes, as well as preparedness efforts.
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Facts About Earthquake’s Depth
Did you know that shallow earthquakes tend to be more damaging than deeper ones?
Continue readingEarthquake Origin Myths (Part 2)
In the second part of the earthquake origin myths check out the most famous myths from Japan, Scandinavia, Fiji, Siberian Kamchatka, and Africa.
Continue readingEarthquake Origin Myths (Part 1)
Check out the most famous earthquake myths from Greece, New Zealand, Aztec culture, India, and China.
Continue readingFrom Earthquakes to Moonquakes and Marsquakes
As there are earthquakes that occur on Earth, there are also moonquakes occurring on the Moon and even marsquakes occurring on the Mars.
Continue readingSeismic Activity in Switzerland
Switzerland – a beautiful country located in the heart of Europe geographically divided among the Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura mountains.
Continue readingEarthquakes’ Impact on Society
Among natural hazards, geophysical hazards are one of the most common as well as one of the most life-endangering ones.
Continue readingLargest Earthquakes in Slovenia
The largest earthquakes in Slovenia occurred in 1511 in Idria and in 1998 in Zgornje Posočje.
Continue readingSeismic Activity in Italy
In Italy, earthquakes can strike nearly anywhere as almost the whole Italian peninsula forms one giant earthquake-prone zone.
Continue readingNatural Hazards and Earthquakes in Turkey
Due to being located on various tectonic plates Turkey is highly susceptible for earthquakes.
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