Ghana Geological Survey Authority

10 Mar

Earthquake: We Need $200m For An Effective Monitoring System – GGSA Boss

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The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) is calling on the government to help the authority with a whopping amount of $200 million for an "effective and fully operational monitoring system" in order to identify earthquakes or earth tremors when they are about to strike. According to the GGSA, there are challenges confronting the authority. It added that the current budget allocation to the authority is inadequate. The GGSA Act 2016 (928) mandates the authority to carry out systematic geological mapping, and assess, monitor and evaluate geological hazards and risks in the country. The GSSA is also mandated to collect and…

12 Dec

Seismologist Confirms Tremor In Accra; Yet To Analyse Effects

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The Principal Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), Nicholas Opoku, has confirmed there was an earth tremor in the country’s capital on Monday, December 12. Mr Opoku, however, said details on the natural occurrence is now being pieced together by the Authority. Residents in Accra experienced at least one shake in the earth’s movement Monday as many took to social media to share their experiences. Speaking on Midday Live on TV3 on Monday, December 12, a few hours after the incident, the seismologist said at the moment information on any damage is yet to be obtained. He, however, assured that all necessary steps are…