Controversial Dutch Seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets Forecasts a Devastating Earthquake of Magnitude 8.5, Raising Alarm Across Global Communities
In a dire revelation that has stirred up international debates and public anxieties, Frank Hoogerbeets, a Dutch seismologist with a penchant for controversy, has issued renewed warnings about an impending earthquake of catastrophic proportions. According to Hoogerbeets, the seismic event is anticipated to register an 8.5 on the Richter scale and is expected to take place within the coming hours. Subsequent aftershocks, predicted to measure up to 6 in magnitude, are also foreseen between September 26 and 28.
Dutch scientist Frank Hoogrebetz-Image Source: Al-Arabiya
Hoogerbeets, who is associated with the geological institution SSGEOS, disseminated his warning via social media platform “X” (formerly Twitter). He posited that the gravitational pull from a rare alignment of Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter could be a contributing factor for this anticipated seismic event around September 23 or 24.
The Mars-Mercury-Jupiter conjunction on 22 September can result in a strong shake later on 23 or 24 September. pic.twitter.com/lvseJLsYd3
— SSGEOS (@ssgeos) September 23, 2023
Typical M-shape form. This is a big one. The marked regions are approximations. https://t.co/Z1L9rH7jsp pic.twitter.com/aagAcU1mrX
— Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) September 23, 2023
In the wake of these predictions, Hoogerbeets has sought to address widespread confusion and misconceptions about his earlier warnings on a potential tsunami. He stated that more clarifications will be available in a forthcoming update.
It’s worth noting that Hoogerbeets had previously predicted significant seismic activity leading up to a devastating earthquake in Morocco earlier this month. That earthquake claimed approximately 3,000 lives and displaced thousands. This makes his new alert particularly concerning, especially given the explicit mention of a possible tsunami, which would further exacerbate the disaster’s scale and impact.
While critics question the scientific basis of Hoogerbeets’ predictions, the warning has undoubtedly put governmental bodies and citizens on high alert, especially those in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
Amidst the heightened state of alertness, emergency services are ramping up their preparedness levels, and communities are being educated about earthquake and tsunami safety measures. The predictions, whether accurate or not, have undeniably struck a nerve, compelling people to ponder the potentially devastating outcomes of natural disasters in a world already grappling with multiple crises.
