Efthymios Lekkas, professor of Dynamic Tectonics, Applied Geology & Natural Disaster Management, spoke to SKAI about the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred shortly before 2 pm.
Key features:
– Surface earthquake
– Epicenter 20 km south of Mount Athos
– In the underwater space
The epicenter was reported below the Anatolian Peninsula, which at times caused earthquakes and struck Turkey.
It was particularly felt in Attica because there are the phenomena of directivity. The energy is promoted to the mainland Greece.
The Anatolian fault is a large tectonic plate, which has two main parts, the North and the South part and which gave the big earthquake on August 17, 1999, moves rapidly in a westerly direction affecting the Eastern Greek area, especially the Aegean. open sea.
What to do in case of an earthquake
Within the home
Attach shelves and bookshelves to the walls. Remove tall furniture from the doors that can tip over and block the exit.
Screw the water heater and fuel and water tanks well to the walls.
Place heavy objects on the lower shelves.
Remove heavy objects over beds and sofas.
Secure the luminaires and ceiling fans well.
Identify well-protected areas in each room of the house:
under sturdy cabinets or tables.
away from glass surfaces and bookshelves.
– away from external walls.
Check the proper operation of the electricity and gas supply network.
Inform family members about how the mains switch on electricity, water and gas and emergency telephones (112, 199, 166, 100, etc.)
Get a portable radio with batteries, flashlight and first aid kit.
Outside the house
Choose a safe meeting place after the earthquake which is located:
away from buildings and trees
away from telephone and electrical cables.
WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE occurs
If you are in the house
Keep your cool.
Cover yourself under a sturdy piece of furniture (table, desk, desk), kneel and hold his leg with your hands.
If there is no durable furniture, kneel in the middle of the room, reducing your height as much as possible and protect your head and neck with your hands. Avoid large glass surfaces (windows, glass partitions) or furniture and objects that may injure you.
Do not try to leave the house.
Do not go out on the balcony.
If you are in a tall building
Move away from windows and exterior walls.
If you are in an entertainment venue, mall or department store
Keep your cool.
Stay in the area until the vibration is over.
Do not be fooled by the panicked crowd that moves erratically towards the exits because you risk being trampled.
If you are outdoors
Move away from areas under buildings, telephone or electrical cables.
If you have a bag or briefcase with you, cover your head with them.
If you are in the car
Take refuge in the open and carefully stop the car so as not to obstruct traffic.
Avoid passing through tunnels, bridges or overpasses.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
If you are in the house
Prepare for any aftershocks.
Carefully check yourself and those around you for possible injuries.
If there are seriously injured do not move them.
Evacuate the building from the stairwell (do not use the elevator), after first turning off the electricity, gas and water switches.
Take refuge in an open and safe place.
Follow the instructions of the Authorities and do not pay attention to gossip.
Do not use your car unnecessarily so as not to become an obstacle to the work of rescue teams.
Use your landline or mobile phone in exceptional cases, as it causes the telephone networks to be overloaded.
Avoid entering your home if you see damage, broken wires, gas or gas leaks.
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