Fogo and Brava shake again: Brava population demands transparency of information about new earthquakes

According to Inforpress, the earthquake in Brava has been felt constantly since the end of October. But this Thursday, around 3pm, the island shook again, with a little more intensity, and the population believes it to be similar to the seismic activity that occurred on October 30th, which, according to the Richter scale , the magnitude was 4.8.

In schools, the same source found that students and teachers left the classroom and gathered everyone in the courtyard, in the open air, and that some children were crying because of the fright caused by the tremor.

Speaking to Inforpress, Maria Gomes, 68 years old, born and raised in the municipality, highlighted that since she was a child she has always felt earthquakes on Brava Island, but said she was “ terrified ” by the seismic shocks that have been becoming frequent in recent days.

“ They say we are used to this phenomenon, but it is terrifying to feel the earth shake and feel helpless in the face of this situation, not knowing what to do. In fact, since I was little I have been used to feeling the earth shaking, but not as frequently as in recent days, and not with such intensity ”, he commented.

Taking into account this phenomenon that has been frequent on the island, Maria Gomes appealed to the competent authorities for sincerity in disseminating information in relation to earthquake aftershocks.

“ We want to know what is really happening, can anyone honestly tell us what is going on with our Brava? ”, he questioned, stating that this is not normal.

In turn, António Andrade, also a resident of the island, expressed the same opinion and highlighted that the population is becoming “concerned” about the frequent earthquakes.

“ We are worried and afraid of the aftershocks of the earthquake that has been happening every day. The problem is that this phenomenon has no time or day to happen, as we are the ones who have to be aware and prepared to act and protect ourselves if it happens with intensity” , he stressed.

Also confirming Inforpress, António Andrade concluded by appealing to the competent authorities to be truthful when disseminating information, as it concerns the safety of the entire population of Braga.

Brava Civil Protection once again appeals to people, whenever there is an earthquake, to stay out of their homes, in an open place, so that they can better protect themselves and if there is any “ pertinent” information. the population is informed immediately.

However, based on the information collected by Asemanaonline from several people, seismic shocks were also felt in several locations in Fogo. The councilor of the São Filipe City Council, Lia Barbosa, posted that the island voted to tremble this Thursday, 16th. But everything points, according to other sources, to less intensity in relation to the seismic activity of October 30th.

However, the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics did not reveal any information about these seismic activities recorded on the islands of Brava and Fogo.