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MODERNIZATION OF GARNI OBSERVATORY IS UNDERWAY - ARMENIAN MINISTRY
February 17, 2014 | 12:02
YEREVAN. - Earthquake resistance of buildings in Yerevan remains one
of the most serious challenges for the Armenian Ministry of Emergency
Situations.
Nikolay Grigoryan, deputy head of rescue service, said new buildings
are being constructed in accordance with new requirements and are
relatively stronger. But, there are still a number of unfit buildings.
According to the clarified information, the strength of seismic hazard
in the capital city is estimated at 8 points as compared to 7 points
during the Soviet period.
The Ministry official said activities on modernization of the Garni
observatory are underway. They exert considerable efforts to turn the
observatory in a large international research center. The Ministry
is working with colleagues from Japan, France, Germany and Russia
and with international organizations.
Grigoryan said Armenian scientists made progress on making long-term
earthquake forecasts. He also underscored importance of introducing
the earthquake alert system through mobile operators.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
February 17, 2014 | 12:02
YEREVAN. - Earthquake resistance of buildings in Yerevan remains one
of the most serious challenges for the Armenian Ministry of Emergency
Situations.
Nikolay Grigoryan, deputy head of rescue service, said new buildings
are being constructed in accordance with new requirements and are
relatively stronger. But, there are still a number of unfit buildings.
According to the clarified information, the strength of seismic hazard
in the capital city is estimated at 8 points as compared to 7 points
during the Soviet period.
The Ministry official said activities on modernization of the Garni
observatory are underway. They exert considerable efforts to turn the
observatory in a large international research center. The Ministry
is working with colleagues from Japan, France, Germany and Russia
and with international organizations.
Grigoryan said Armenian scientists made progress on making long-term
earthquake forecasts. He also underscored importance of introducing
the earthquake alert system through mobile operators.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am