Dutch scientist Frank Hoogerbeets’ recent prediction of a major earthquake in Pakistan within 48 hours has caused a stir among the public. However, Pakistan’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) has refuted the scientist’s claims.
NSMC officials pointed out that while seismic activities have occurred along the Chaman fault line in the past, accurately predicting earthquakes with such precision is not currently possible. They emphasized that while the fault line can potentially cause tremors, pinpointing the exact time is beyond current capabilities.
The NSMC also questioned the reliability of predictions that have previously proven to be inaccurate. They assured the public that there is no need to panic in response to rumors circulating online.
Recently, reports have circulated on social media suggesting that a Dutch scientist, associated with the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), forecasted an earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan within the next 48 hours. SSGEOS specializes in monitoring electric charge fluctuations in the atmosphere near sea level, which they claim can indicate regions prone to seismic activity.
As of now, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has not issued a statement regarding these speculations. In the past, the PMD has been skeptical of such predictions, citing a lack of scientific basis for forecasting seismic events.
Experts also note that accurately predicting the precise time, location, and magnitude of earthquakes remains a significant challenge in the field of seismology.
