Çukurova University Geological Engineering Professor Hakan Güneyli made an evaluation about the earthquakes in Adana and Osmaniye.

Çukurova University Faculty of Engineering Department of Geological Engineering Lecturer Prof. Dr. Regarding the earthquakes in Adana and Osmaniye, Hakan Güneyli said, "When we evaluate the data so far, we can say that these earthquakes will become smaller and their occurrence intervals will be extended." he said.

Güneyli made an evaluation to the AA correspondent about the 4.8, 4.9 and 4.4 magnitude earthquakes that occurred in Adana's Saimbeyli district and the 5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in Osmaniye's Sumbas district.

Reminding that the region was affected by the February 6, 2023 earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, Güneyli said, "We can express these earthquakes as earthquakes that occur as a result of the transfer of the elastic deformation energy that occurred in the February 6 earthquakes towards the west and southwest, and the energy accumulated there is somehow released." he said.

Güneyli stated that according to current data, earthquake activity continues in the form of tremors that decrease over time and said:

"When we examine the earthquakes that have occurred so far, we see that before the largest earthquake of 5.2, there were 5 smaller earthquakes, and after 5.2, there were 22-25 more earthquakes, and that these earthquakes continue to decrease in the form of a series of earthquakes smaller than 5.2. When we evaluate the data so far, we can say that these earthquakes will become smaller and fade away by extending their intervals of occurrence. Aftershocks may continue, like the aftershocks of the previous magnitude, but with longer intervals." "Aftershocks may occur."

"I THINK THE KARATAŞ-YUMURTALIK Fault HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE EARTHQUAKES"

Prof. Dr. Hakan Güneyli stated that energy transfer could continue for years after the February 6 earthquakes.

Evaluating the faults in the region, Güneyli said, "I think that the Karataş-Yumurtalık fault has the potential to cause an earthquake in the coming period." shared his opinion.

Güneyli pointed out that risks such as landslides and rockfalls increase after earthquakes and said:

"We are currently going through a very rainy period. In this context, when we associate the high slope, geological conditions, ground conditions and rainfall with the earthquake, the combination of many factors may reveal the risk of serious mass movements in that region. In this sense, it is especially beneficial for our people living in the region to pay attention to mass movements."