Arugam Bay & next Big waves?

Lanka veering off earthquake-safe zone

Manjula Fernando

COLOMBO: A Geological Survey and Mines Bureau spokesperson said the recent frequent earth tremors indicated that Sri Lanka has veered from its earlier classification of ‘100 per cent earthquake safe’ category.

He added that there was no reason for the public to panic over what he called ‘minor earth tremors’ of less than 3.0 points on the Richter scale, as there is no concrete evidence of an imminent disaster.

Responding to the Daily News, the spokesperson said five geological experts have visited Matara during the past few days to conduct a ground survey and assess the probable cause for the tremors recorded in the area. Their report will be out today.

The team will also try to find if there was a connection between Matara tremors and the 5.2 point tremor recorded 335 kilometres off Street price of celebrex Cheap urispas dosage Ampara and Arugam Bay coast, last week.