after earthquake in Istanbul: vacationers on alert for tsunami danger

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Foreign Office reacts with an intensified travel instruction for Turkey vacationers

In view of the recent events in Istanbul, the Federal Foreign Office has updated its travel instructions for Turkey. After an earthquake of the thickness of 6.2 on April 23, more than 200 injuries were reported. Despite these injuries, larger building damage failed to materialize according to the Istanbul governor's office. However, numerous aftershocks show that the seismic activity in the region is still high.

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seismologists, the latest earthquake has increased the likelihood of another, stronger quake. Critical regions in particular are located south of Istanbul, where, after years of poor seismic activity, higher tensions were gradually found. Experts warn that a future quake could achieve up to a magnitude of 7.4. In this regard, international experts also comment on the stability of many buildings in Istanbul.

dangers from aftershock and tsunami

In addition to the aftershocks, a possible tsunami risk is not excluded. If there is a significant earthquake, waves of up to three meters could be created. In this context, the Federal Foreign Office has urged travelers to find out about the regulations of the course and to take the local instructions seriously.

The update of the travel instructions also includes warnings regarding potential terrorist dangers, especially in the border regions to Syria and Iraq. In these areas, there could be dangerous situations due to political tensions and terrorist activities.

political unrest and protests

In addition to the seismic danger, there are also domestic concerns. The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, has led to nationwide protests. So far, these protests have mostly been peaceful, but the Federal Foreign Office advises to avoid demonstrations and large accumulation. It is recommended to constantly find out about local messages because an increase in protests is not excluded.

In view of these factors, holidaymakers in Turkey should be particularly careful and follow the current advice of the Federal Foreign Office and the local security instructions. However, the popular holiday regions on the Turkish Riviera are not affected according to the current status, and travel in these areas runs without any significant disorders.