Geologist Tony Nemer: This is the Reason for the Aftershocks

After more than six months since the earthquakes on February 6 in Turkey, why are there still aftershocks? This is a question answered by geologist Dr. Tony Nemer, who explains: "Because the red area (over 17,000 km²) between the yellow faults is the region that has moved from its place, which has significantly changed the ground pressures. This takes time for the earth to readjust through aftershocks." He continued: "The further we get in time from the day of the two earthquakes on February 6, the lesser the direct impact of the change in ground pressures on nearby faults like the Dead Sea Fault, and this is a good thing." He clarified that the area of Lebanon is marked in white on the map to understand the extent of the changes in the lands affected by the earthquake and how they reflect on it.