Nigeria not prone to earthquakes, geological agency allays fears
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency assures Abuja residents that the recent Abuja tremor has subsided, stating Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes. No ca Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-prone-to-earthquakes-geological-agency-allays-fears/
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency has dispelled fears of an ongoing seismic threat after a low-energy earthquake was recorded in Abuja on August 4. Director-General Prof. Olusegun Ige stated that Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes and that the event, lasting about five seconds, was a "low-energy, transient micro-event" with no structural damage or injuries reported. The agency conducted both instrumental monitoring and physical assessments, finding no evidence of continuing tremor activity or damage to structures.
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