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EVER since the great Turkish earthquakes of December 27, 1939 (NATURE, 145, 13 ; 1940), it has been noted that the earth-blocks in the affected district have never really attained their final position of rest. Aftershocks of the 1939 earthquake were frequent, of considerable amplitude and protracted. These followed the normal course, consisting of large shocks of gradually decreasing severity, interspersed with numerous minor shocks and tremors. Aftershocks, however, normally finish some months after their 'parent' shock and subsequent earthquakes with adjacent epicentres must be regarded as discrete. As recently as December last (NATURE, 150, 687 ; 1942) renewed seismic activity in Anatolia was noted. Ciorum appeared to have been the most affected during the preceding month, though Balikesir was also damaged. During this time about 20 people were killed, 24 injured, 1,600 houses totally wrecked and some further 1,300 partly wrecked.
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The Turkish Earthquakes. Nature 151, 19–20 (1943). https://doi.org/10.1038/151019c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/151019c0