The Director of the National Tsunami Centre emphasized on Monday that it’s impossible to predict the time and location of an earthquake. This statement comes in response to a forecast made by a Netherlands-based organization, predicting a major earthquake in Pakistan within the next 48 hours.
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Pakistan is located in a highly seismically active region, with two major tectonic plates passing through it, according to Ameer Hyder Leghari from the National Tsunami Centre. These fault lines extend from Sonmiani to the northern areas of Pakistan. While earthquakes can occur along these lines, accurately predicting them is beyond current scientific capabilities.
Leghari also mentioned historical seismic events, like the intense earthquake in 1892 along the Chaman Faultline and the devastating quake in 1935 in the Chiltan Range, which claimed thousands of lives in Quetta and surrounding areas. Generally, it’s noted that a significant earthquake could occur along a faultline about once a century.
The Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS) has forecasted a major earthquake in Pakistan within 48 hours. They specialize in monitoring changes in electric charge in the atmosphere near sea level, which they believe can indicate regions with higher potential for seismic activity, typically within a range of 1 to 9 days. While their predictions are approximations, they provide valuable insights into potential earthquake-prone areas.
In a recent report, a Dutch scientist working with SSGEOS noted a significant increase in electric activity along the Chaman Faultline in Pakistan. This has raised concerns among the local population about the possibility of a powerful earthquake occurring within the next 48 hours.
