Ukraine is located on the belt in which the earthquake occurred in Turkey. However, serious natural disasters do not threaten the country. The most tangible shocks can occur in the Odessa region.
The greatest seismic impact may be in the south-west of the Odessa region. This was told by seismologist Alexander Kendzera.
What can be earthquakes in Ukraine
Kendzera noted that according to the seismic hazard maps of Ukraine, in the south-west of the Odessa region, seismic effects can be greatest. They can reach 8 and even 9 points on a ten-point scale.
Therefore, the specialist advised to take into account the parameters of seismic hazard in Odessa and other regions, where the facility has already been built, or construction is planned. However, the seismologist noted that catastrophic consequences can be prevented.
Houses need to be well designed
Kendzera noted that earthquakes occurring in certain zones manifest themselves in the same way at a particular site. That is, when there is information about how the site will oscillate, it is necessary to design a house where there will be no waves resonating with these waves from earthquake sources.
In this case, there will be earthquakes, but nothing will be destroyed,
– explained the specialist.
He also noted that Turkey knew what earthquakes could be, but did not do enough work to make sure that the houses would be earthquake resistant.