Panayotis Varotsos

Panayotis Varotsos (Greek: Παναγιώτης Βαρώτσος, born 1947) is a Greek physicist and full professor in the Department of Physics of the University of Athens since 1986, notable for his VAN method to predict earthquakes. 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.