Question

A024) Earthquake Prediction - North Anatolian Fault, Turkey. Assuming you are a geologist/geophysicist consulting with the Turkish government, where would you predict would be the likeliest area to next experience a major earthquake in association with this fault system

Answer 1

Answer:

Being a lateral transform fault next earthquake is likely to occur in Eurasia.

Explanation:

• The North Anatolian fault is an active right-lateral fault and forms a strike-slip fault in the north of Anatolia and has some of the significant earthquakes. The place has an elevation of 3,937 meters. Due to the fault, the system is aligned with the Eurasian plate system the next earthquake is likely to occur in Eurasia.