Minister Henk Kamp (Economy) must be published in the House for a debate on the earthquakes in Groningen. A large majority supported a request by SP MP Eric Smaling so.
According Smaling earthquakes in Groningen to start a problem of national scope to be. Labour MP John Fox called it serious that have now reached. Quakes also the city of Groningen The earthquake yesterday had a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richter scale.
Most earthquakes are to feel alone. In the Groningen countryside According to the KNMI this was a quake in the Dutch standards’ heavier category.
The NAM in Assen are now more than 250 reports were received from people who have damage to their home. Most reports, 136 in total, are from the city of Groningen.
Fact of life
Minister Kamp said yesterday in response to the most recent earthquake that he was shocked, but there was no reason to change the policy. “There are a few dozen earthquakes in the course of the year and this is one of them,” said Camp. “It’s a fact of life. So we must ensure that we limited the impact as much as possible, “he added.
Based on previous research, according to Kamp taken measures, such as the agreement to win less gas to repair the damage and to ensure that the houses and other buildings to be strengthened in the area.
Average vibrates the ground in Groningen and Drenthe about twice a week. Yesterday’s earthquake fits’ in the pattern as we had that in mind when making appointments, “said Camp.
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