Greek seismologist say coronavirus measures have reduced seismic ‘noise’

Greek experts have found that lockdown measures in Greece have resulted in a drop in seismic “noise”.

Data from the United National Seismological Network showed that there have been less tremours.

The original research was carried out by Professor Efthymios Sokos of the Seismology Laboratory of the Department of Geology of the University of Patras, Dr Christos Evangelidis, lead researcher at the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, and  seismologist Dr.Dimitrios Giannopoulos.

The results reveal a gradual decline in seismic noise levels, which began immediately after the first set of traffic restriction measures (closure of restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, shopping malls, etc) and the closure of schools.

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Researchers say “seismic noise levels show a steady decline after the first announcement of the measures, with the levels reaching the lowest levels immediately after the second announcement, which concerned the implementation of measures of universal restrictions of public movement (lockdown) on March 23.”