The explosion in Rahova, recorded by the seismic stations of the Institute for Earth Physics
The explosion produced on Friday morning in a block of flats in the Rahova district was so powerful that it was detected by the seismic stations of the National Research and Development Institute for Earth Physics (INFP).
The deflagration was most likely caused by an accumulation of gases. PHOTO: Inquam Photos/Tudor Pănă
“Two of the seismic stations installed on the territory of Bucharest detected and recorded the strong explosion in the Rahova district. The BFER station, located in the Ferentari district, the BUC station, installed at the Silver Knife Seismological Observatory”, reported the National Institute for Earth Physics.
Specialists specify that the energy released following the deflagration was equivalent to that produced by an earthquake with a local magnitude of 1.2 (Ml).
“These recordings underscore the effectiveness and necessity of these essential tools in real-time monitoring of ground motions, whether natural earthquakes or anthropogenic events,” added the INFP.
The explosion took place on Friday morning in a block on Calea Rahovei, resulting in three deaths and 13 injuries. Authorities confirmed that the deflagration was most likely caused by a gas build-up.
