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Major Earthquake In Pakistan! Dutch Researcher Points Out At Possibilities; Here’s The Whole Story

Speculations about a probable major earthquake in Pakistan in the coming days have been fueled by a social media post from a research institute based in the Netherlands. Strong air oscillations were seen in several areas of and close to Pakistan, according to a researcher at Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), and they may be “an indicator of an upcoming stronger tremor.”

While some people are interested in and concerned about these variations, the Dutch scientist Frank Hoogerbeets has cautioned against making assumptions about prospective earthquake predictions.

Dutch researcher takes it to X

“On September 30 we recorded atmospheric fluctuations that included parts of and near Pakistan. This is correct,” Hoogerbeets, who in the past used planetary alignments to predict fatal earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, said in a social media post on X. “It can be an indicator of an upcoming stronger tremor (as was the case with Morocco). But we cannot say with certainty that it will happen.”

Also Read: Earthquake Of 4.2 Magnitude Shakes Myanmar

Reports of “big earthquake”

The researcher predicted that October 1-3 would be “more critical” for the indicator of a major seismic event in a previous post. He questioned reports of a “big earthquake” as well, highlighting the uncertainty of the signs.

“Often when we say that there is the possibility of a stronger earthquake, rumors appear that “there will be a big earthquake.” These rumors are false! There can be indicators, yes. But there is no certainty that it will happen,” he wrote on X.

The place of earthquake in Pakistan

The National Tsunami Centre in Karachi’s director, Amir Haider Laghari, discredited the rumors by emphasizing that it is impossible to anticipate the exact moment and location of an earthquake. According to Laghari, earthquakes are unpredictable and can happen anywhere along the boundaries of the two main tectonic plates that traverse through Pakistan.

In February, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) also dismissed the scientist’s prediction regarding an earthquake striking India and Pakistan. It added that “neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future”.

Srishti Verma

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