The East Anatolian Fault, Responsible for Devastating Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Took Shape Five Million Years Ago
New research has unveiled the ancient origins of the East Anatolian fault, a region notorious for a deadly earthquake in February 2023. This fault, which played a significant role in the creation of the deadly quake, actually formed around 5 million years ago due to the relentless pressure exerted by the Eurasian and Arabian plates. … Read more