Yuri Vinogradov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Director of the United Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said: DEA NewsThere could be fewer earthquake victims in Turkey if people knew how to behave.
According to him, the authorities need to draw a conclusion from this situation. He added that Turkey was not at all ready for such a development.
Vinogradov explained that most homes in earthquake-affected areas are not built to withstand earthquakes or are built at a lower level of seismic resistance.
“Secondly, if people are prepared for a strong earthquake, if they know how to act correctly at the first signs, the number of victims can be significantly reduced,” said the scientist.
He added that the population should have guidelines with information on what to do and where to flee in the event of a natural disaster.
formerly Reuters reportedThe total death toll in the earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria exceeded 23 thousand.