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YEREVAN. – Earthquake resistance of buildings in Yerevan remains one of the most serious challenges for the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Nikolay Grigoryan, deputy head of rescue service, said new buildings are being constructed in accordance with new requirements and are relatively stronger. But, there are still a number of unfit buildings.

According to the clarified information, the strength of seismic hazard in the capital city is estimated at 8 points as compared to 7 points during the Soviet period.

The Ministry official said activities on modernization of the Garni observatory are underway. They exert considerable efforts to turn the observatory in a large international research center. The Ministry is working with colleagues from Japan, France, Germany and Russia and with international organizations.

Grigoryan said Armenian scientists made progress on making long-term earthquake forecasts. He also underscored importance of introducing the earthquake alert system through mobile operators.

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