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August 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The recent earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş and Balıkesir were anticipated by scientists, with a new warning issued for Muğla. Recovery efforts are underway, with container units fully installed to aid those affected. Following the Sındırgı earthquake in Balıkesir, 786 aftershocks were recorded, with hundreds more reported after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake. The aftershocks have revealed the presence of a 'hidden fault' in the region, according to experts. Following the Balıkesir earthquake, prominent figures like Üşümezsoy have shared their insights, predicting potential future earthquake zones. In Eskişehir, a massive sinkhole has been reported following the earthquake, with strange noises being heard from the ground. Meanwhile, a famous personality has warned about the potential risks of an earthquake in Istanbul. The Balıkesir earthquake has raised concerns about the safety of buildings with underground workspaces, with many questioning if these structures pose a higher risk. The owner and manager of a collapsed building in Balıkesir have been detained for questioning. Experts like Ahmet Ercanlar, Naci Görür, Şener Üşümezsoy, and Osman Bektaş have shared their insights and analysis regarding the Balıkesir earthquake.
August 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
**Balıkesir's Sındırgı Earthquake: Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir and Prof. Osman Bektaş Discuss Aftermath and Potential Future Quakes** - Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir, an expert in seismology, stated that the Sındırgı earthquake triggered the Gelenbe fault. - Prof. Osman Bektaş, another seismologist, named six provinces that could potentially be affected by aftershocks following the Balıkesir earthquake. - The Ministry of Interior shared damage assessment data following the Sındırgı earthquake. - Prof. Dr. Şükrü Ersoy warned about the possibility of an earthquake in Istanbul, while Prof. Dr. Üşümezsoy had previously warned about the Sındırgı earthquake three weeks earlier. - The earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, caused significant damage in Balıkesir, with many buildings collapsing and people losing their lives. - After the earthquake, there were reports of aftershocks and concerns about potential future earthquakes in the region. - The earthquake was felt in nearby cities like Manisa and even as far as Istanbul, with some people claiming to have felt it before it happened, like 'Yaren Leylek' and 'Adem Amca'. - The Ministry of Interior and AFAD provided updates and damage assessments following the earthquake, while experts warned about the potential for future earthquakes in the region. - The earthquake was captured on security cameras at a workplace in Balıkesir, and the actor Eylül Tumbar announced that her uncle had passed away due to the earthquake. - The earthquake caused significant damage in Balıkesir, with many buildings collapsing and people losing their lives. The full extent of the damage was only revealed as the day progressed. - Following the earthquake, there were concerns about misinformation and disinformation, with the Communications Directorate warning about potential 'information pollution'. - President Erdoğan and other officials provided updates and condolences following the earthquake, while experts continued to monitor the situation and warn about potential aftershocks.