A Kazakhstan-China Earthquake Research Center has begun operations in Almaty following more than a year of preparations. The center will house three state-of-the-art laboratories, where specialists from the two countries will jointly study seismic activity and improve systems for earthquake monitoring, forecasting, and early warning. Particular attention will be given to Kazakhstan’s regions with a high seismic hazard, as well as Almaty. Up to 200 minor earthquakes are recorded annually within an 80-kilometre radius of the city. In addition, around 30 tectonic faults run through Almaty. The new facility will become part of the National Scientific Center of Seismology.
«Given that Almaty and the entire southeastern part of Kazakhstan are located in a seismic zone, I believe the opening of this joint earthquake research center is particularly important. We have now fully equipped the center with the necessary equipment. Chinese and Kazakh specialists will work there on an equal basis. At the initial stage, the center will have three laboratories. Each laboratory will have six staff members,» said Yerik Alipuly, head of the Earthquake Research Center.
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