Turkey Earthquake: 7.8 magnitude earthquake tremors in Turkey, damage to many buildings
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Strong tremors of earthquake were felt in Turkey. The tremors were felt 23 km east of Noordgi.
Strong tremors of earthquake were felt in Turkey. The tremors were felt 23 km east of Noordgi. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 7.8 on the Richter scale. It is being told that five people have died during this period. Many buildings have been damaged. This figure may still increase. However, the National Center for Seismology put the magnitude of the earthquake at 7.5. Now there is no information about any kind of damage.
According to the information, the tremors of the earthquake were felt as far away as Syria. The tremors were so strong that there have been reports of damage to many buildings in Turkey and Syria. According to the United States Geological Survey, there is a possibility of many casualties due to the earthquake.
How do earthquakes happen?
The main reason for the occurrence of earthquakes is the collision of plates inside the earth. There are seven plates inside the earth which keep on rotating continuously. When these plates collide at some point, a fault line zone is formed there and the corners of the surface are folded. Due to the cornering of the surface, pressure builds up there and the plates start breaking. Due to the breakdown of these plates, the energy inside finds a way to come out, due to which the earth shakes and we consider it as an earthquake.
Earthquake intensity
Earthquakes with a magnitude of less than 2.0 on the Richter scale are classified as micro and cannot be felt. 8,000 earthquakes of micro category on the Richter scale are recorded daily worldwide.
Similarly, earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.0 to 2.9 are kept in the minor category. 1,000 such earthquakes occur daily, we do not even normally feel it.
Very light earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 to 3.9 are recorded 49,000 times in a year. They are felt but hardly cause any harm.
Light category earthquakes are 4.0 to 4.9 magnitude which are recorded on the Richter scale about 6,200 times in a year all over the world. These tremors are felt and household items are seen moving due to them. However, they cause negligible damage.
