Gerasimos Papadopoulos: Corinthian produces magnitude 6 earthquakes and every 25 to 30 years, we’re at 27

Gerasimos Papadopoulos spoke to a television station about Corinthian’s ability to “suppress” large earthquakes.

During the 4.2 Richter earthquake in Nafpaktos, a seismologist emphasized in the ERT “Newsroom” program: “I think it is the duty of scientists to remind the risk, because if we do, the risk will not go away. Not reminding it. The risk is coming from natural processes. But organized by several local organizations in Vrachati in Corinth Yesterday I had the honor of being the dominant and invited speaker at a very successful event titled “Earthquake Civil Defense Volunteering”. What really dominated was the emphasis that we need prevention, we need preparation. And the more I go to such events and talks, the more Anyway, I have to tell you that the lack of world information is overwhelming.

Papadopoulos: Lack of prevention regarding earthquakes

“I see a lack of prevention at the local level, mainly by local bodies like municipalities, which are mandated by law to prepare the land and prepare the people. This is very important and I think we need to intensify attention as a result,” said Mr. Papadopoulos explained, and emphasized that the lack of adequate prevention of earthquakes is due to the more “resolute” attention of citizens and state authorities. problems.

“As I found out, they have the impression that this is not a very concrete plan. It is not obvious. They want to show in the municipal elections the day after tomorrow – and I say this in good faith – something more concrete, a sidewalk, a road, a bridge, a sewer”, The seismologist pointed to the ERT.

Papadopoulos: 6 magnitude earthquakes in Corinth every 25-30 years

Regarding how close we are to a new, potentially large earthquake in Corinth, Mr. Papadopoulos said: “We can only talk about statistics. Incontrovertible data show that strong earthquakes of magnitude 6 and above in the Corinthian Gulf recur every 25 to 30 years. We are 27 years old. The last strong earthquake of this type occurred in Agios in 1995.”

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