The project aims to fill the scientific gaps in understanding the tectonic dynamics in Western Anatolian region (Turkey), most seismically active extensional zone in the world, which is subjected to the coupled effects of extensional regime and strike-slip of the North Anatolian Fault. By unique combination of Low-Temperature Thermochronology (LTT) to cover long term deformation, paleoseismology for late Quaternary seismic activity and monitoring of present-day fault displacements (using TM71 extensometers), the research seeks to decipher spatiotemporal changes of vertical and horizontal movements of individual structural blocks in the region. Using direct measurements by extensometers TM71 for the first time in Turkey to calculate the current slip rate of active faults marks a significant advancement in assessing seismic risks. The project has high potential for seismic disaster mitigation for approximately 15 million people residing in this seismically active area.