ARMENIA ONE OF WORLD’S LEADERS IN EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION, SAYS ANALYST
Tert.am
16:59 ~U 07.12.09
One can never be 100% prepared for an earthquake, said president of
Armenia’s National Survey for Seismic Protection (ANSSP), Dr. Alvaro
Antonyan, today.
Presenting certain facts, Dr. Antonyan noted that the survey has
registered 50-60 earthquakes in the last few years: in 2007, there
were 11 earthquakes registered; in 2008, 10; and in 2009, 7.
Asked about the seismic stability of buildings, Dr. Antonyan said
there are no such data. "Not all builders appeal to us in these
issues." In particular, Dr. Antonyan stated that inaccurate policies
in city building are being put forth in central Yerevan.
Furthermore, Dr. Antonyan stressed the importance of equipping the
seismic stations with appropriate equipment.
Dr. Antonyan considers the issue of earthquake prediction to be
pressing and timely. Though the issue hasn’t been resolved in the
entire world, "we are working toward this direction," says the ANSSP
president. The Armenian organization is considered to be one of the
world leaders in earthquake prediction, concluded Dr. Antonyan.