Satellite fault line image (IMAGE) University of Minnesota Caption The East Anatolian fault zone was the site of two devastating earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria in February 2023. While the University of Minnesota-led team’s findings won’t help predict timing or size of earthquakes, it allows geologists to learn more about how long the area has been seismically active and how major earthquakes have shaped the landscape over time. Credit Google Earth, Donna Whitney Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.