[Video] Dr. Andrej Šmuc: Dean of NTF, which was shaken by the second strongest earthquake of the year (Hot topic, September 2, 2026)

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In August 2026, Prof. Dr. Andrej Šmuc, dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Ljubljana (NTF UL), experienced one of the strongest earthquakes of the year while vacationing on the Indonesian island of Flores. The earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.7, was the second most powerful recorded globally that year. Authorities immediately issued tsunami warnings, initially predicting waves up to 30 meters high, but subsequent calculations reduced the threat to approximately three meters. In a podcast titled 'Vroča tema,' Šmuc recounted his journey from Flores through Lake Bled to Australia’s Pinnacles Desert, reflecting on how this experience has shaped his perspective on geological phenomena and the importance of scientific research.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a personal account of a natural disaster and does not present any overt political stance or ideological framing. While the subject involves a significant event with potential societal impact, the narrative remains centered on individual experience and academic contributions,避免