Tag #Prof. Dr. Övgün Ahmet Ercan

What are the underlying geological factors contributing to the increased seismic activity in the Girit-Rodos arc region?

The northward movement of the African plate pushes against Anatolia, causing stress that is periodically released through smaller earthquakes. This tectonic pressure, ongoing for millions of years at a rate of 3-5 cm annually, has created a high-risk zone in the Girit-Rodos arc. The recent increase in seismic activity in Muğla, concentrated along the Gökova fault line, highlights this heightened risk.