The North Anatolian Fault, one of the most active faults in the world, runs 20km south of Istanbul. The proximity of this ...

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Additionally, scientists have warned of a significant earthquake anticipated in another part of the world, predicting that it could lead to millions of fatalities in Istanbul. As claimed by ...

Istanbul boasts a mix of Roman and Ottoman architectural wonders. Straddling two continents (Europe and Asia), the city is ...

The Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, home to 16 million people, sits along a dangerous fault line where experts believe a mega-earthquake is long overdue. The eastern Mediterranean has been ...