Myth examined
“Almaty is not seriously at risk from earthquakes”
False. Almaty is officially classified in Kazakhstan's highest seismic hazard zone. The city sits near active faults in the Tian Shan mountain system, was largely destroyed by earthquakes in 1887 and 1911, and records hundreds of minor tremors per year. Authorities maintain earthquake preparedness plans and seismic monitoring systems.
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