Panayotis Varotsos
Encyclopedia
Panayotis Varotsos is a Greek
physicist
(born 1947), full professor in the Department of Physics of the University of Athens since 1986, notable for his VAN method
to predict earthquake
s. His group claims the ability to identify electromagnetic signals that are precursors to earthquakes. They suggest the precursors are generated by electricity from piezo-stimulated effects in rocks being stressed just prior to the earthquake rupture. Onassis Foundation Laureate for the Environment (1995). Also awarded by the Academy of Athens (1978) and Empeirikion Foundation (1986).
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physicist
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
(born 1947), full professor in the Department of Physics of the University of Athens since 1986, notable for his VAN method
VAN method
The VAN method is a controversial method for earthquake prediction based on the assumption that minerals under mechanical stress emit characteristic electrical signals. The name of the method derives from the surname initials of each of its inventors, Greek physicists Panayotis Varotsos, Caesar...
to predict earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
s. His group claims the ability to identify electromagnetic signals that are precursors to earthquakes. They suggest the precursors are generated by electricity from piezo-stimulated effects in rocks being stressed just prior to the earthquake rupture. Onassis Foundation Laureate for the Environment (1995). Also awarded by the Academy of Athens (1978) and Empeirikion Foundation (1986).
Further reading
- Physics Web, Maxwell Equations and Earthquakes, News from VAN Research Group, May 2004. Ανακτήθηκε στις 2007-06-02 από το Physics4u.
- New Scientist Environment, Heartbeats warn of sudden death risk, 31 Μαρτίου 2004. Ανακτήθηκε στις 2007-11-15 από το New Scientist.
- New Scientist Environment, Danger signals, 15 Ιουνίου 2002. Ανακτήθηκε στις 2007-11-15 από το New Scientist.
- New Scientist Environment, Electric shockers, 1 Μαρτίου 1997. Ανακτήθηκε στις 2007-11-15 από το New Scientist.
- S.N. Kodellas, Research University Institutes, July 1, 2005. (In Greek). 2007-06-02.
- Physics Laboratory, University of Athens, 14-11-2007. (In Greek). Ανακτήθηκε στις 14-11-2007.
- Panayiotis Varotsos, Curriculum Vitae and Publication List, 08-06-2010. Ανακτήθηκε στις 08-06-2010.
- Panayiotis Varotsos, VAN earthquake prediction method, 08-06-2010. Ανακτήθηκε στις 08-06-2010.