Quake in Albania will not wake up faults in Greece, reassures Professor Papazachos
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Featured
Professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Constantinos Papazachos appeared reassuring over the possibility the strong eartquake that hit Albania to wake up faults in the Greek territory.
"We are not facing such a risk," said Papazachos speaking to Athens-Macedonian News Agency on Tuesday. "The fault in Durres is a very well known seismic fault and its activity is known from the antiquity."
Asked if this earthquake can provoke a tsunami due to the open seas, he said that it may "provoke small waves but not an Indonesia-type tsunami".
Referring to the damages and the loss of human lives due to the earthquake, he attributed them to the poor building standards in Albania.
Tagged under
Related items
-
Two doctors arrested in death of Greek singer Star Giorgos Mazonakis
-
Israeli ambassador wishes youngsters for first day of school
-
The former royals of Greece at King Harald's funeral - Their relationship with the Norwegian royal family
-
Amal Clooney at the Presidential Palace for a meeting with President Tasoulas
-
Popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis' sudden death causes grief and raises questions
Latest from E.Tsiliopoulos
- Two doctors arrested in death of Greek singer Star Giorgos Mazonakis
- Israeli ambassador wishes youngsters for first day of school
- The former royals of Greece at King Harald's funeral - Their relationship with the Norwegian royal family
- Amal Clooney at the Presidential Palace for a meeting with President Tasoulas
- Popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis' sudden death causes grief and raises questions