Geological study warns of potential earthquakes in Cairo area

Egypt Daily Star News

A geological study warned that in the coming few years Cairo might be subject to three destructive earthquakes that could measure a staggering 7 degrees on the Richter scale.

The study conducted by Egyptian geologist Taha Mohamed Abul Azayem, predicts that the point of initial rupture of the strongest of the three earthquakes will be south west Cairo, precisely around
Dahshour.

That same area was the epicenter of the most destructive earthquake to hit Egypt in 1992.

Imbaba, Giza, Ramses, Tahrir, Shubra and Garden City are expected to be the worst hit by the earthquakes because of the spongy nature of their soil considering their proximity to the Nile.

He also predicts that areas like Maadi, Helwan, Ghamra, Giza and Haram will be less affected, while residents of Nasr City and Heliopolis have nothing at all to worry about.