High intensity earthquake threat in Arabian Sea offcoast Karachi, Makran: Pakistan Meteorological Department
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In Karachi, there is a potential threat of an earthquake in the Arabian Sea, although accurately predicting such seismic events remains challenging, as reported by ARY News on Tuesday. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Safaraz has pointed out the presence of a junction of tectonic plates located approximately 50 kilometers south of Makran in the Arabian Sea.
Sarfaraz mentioned that this junction is a significant area where earthquakes or tsunamis could occur.It's worth noting that in the past, this region experienced an earthquake with an intensity of 8 on the Richter scale, and the recurrence of a tremor of such magnitude could also pose a tsunami risk for Karachi, as mentioned by the weather expert.
Recently, Karachi's eastern parts experienced a tremor with an intensity of 3.2. Additionally, Iran's port city of Bundar Abbas along the Arabian Sea coast felt a 5.3 intensity earthquake.
The Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), an organization based in the Netherlands known for its seismic predictions, has forecasted a major earthquake in Pakistan within 48 hours.
SSGEOS specializes in monitoring fluctuations of electric charge in the atmosphere near sea level, which they claim can serve as indicators of regions prone to stronger seismic activity, typically within a range of 1 to 9 days.
While it's important to note that the organization's marked regions are approximate, they provide valuable insights into potential earthquake-prone areas. In a recent prediction, Dutch scientists working with SSGEOS reported a significant surge in electric activity along the Chaman fault lines in Pakistan.
