An alarm has been sounded to seismologists due to the frequent seismic vibrations that have hit the country lately and especially after the strong earthquake that “shook” Crete.
Akis Tselentis spoke about the areas that need special attention on OREN and the show “NOW WHAT HAPPENS” with Faye Mavragani. Among them, apart from Arkalochori, are Thebes and Nisyros, since the data that emerge from the studies for these areas seem to be of concern to experts.
He did not fail to mention the strong earthquake of 5.8 Richter that leveled in just a few seconds in Arkalochori and where, in fact, a subsidence of the ground by 14 cm was recorded. “I did not think the earthquake would be so big. He had never been so big. “The area of Arkalochori where the damage took place went down 14 cm”, he said characteristically.
In addition, he added that since last June – in just three months – 2,870 earthquakes have been recorded in the area “now, the aftershocks are the ones that are of particular concern to us”. However, for the main earthquake of 5.8 Richter, he explained that this particular fault “does not give more than 6 Richter”.
He then referred to the seismic activity in the area of Thebes: “The sequence has started there since last December. This fault can not give a big earthquake. In the Seismic Risk Committee we had dealt with the faults, however a member for reasons of publicity came out and said so. There is no such danger. “
Regarding the inspections of the buildings, he pointed out that not even 15% have been inspected. “One throws the ball to the other. “Residents must bring private engineers,” he said.
For Nisyros, he said that “we have activation of sea faults, but we are not worried. “It is not ruled out that we may have a slightly larger earthquake,” he added.
