A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Syria and Turkey, resulting in a combined death toll of over 36,000 and leaving 5.3 million people homeless. Despite the difficulties, rescuers have managed to pull survivors from the rubble, including a woman who spent 170 hours beneath it. International aid organizations are providing assistance and calling for donations to support their efforts.
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Rescue Teams Continue Search for Survivors in Rubble of Devastating Earthquakes in Gaziantep, Turkey
Rescue Teams Continue Search for Survivors in Rubble of Devastating Earthquakes in Gaziantep, Turkey
Rescue teams in Gaziantep, Turkey are still searching for survivors six days after two devastating earthquakes struck the city, with the death toll expected to rise. Justice officials have targeted those allegedly involved in illegal construction methods, while rescuers have already pulled out a pregnant woman and two small children from the rubble. The city is currently hosting around 3.6 million Syrians and 320,000 people from other countries, with citizens hoping for the best as the search continues.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 caused severe damage to Gaziantep Castle, a 2,000-year-old historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey. Images show parts of the castle crumbling, with iron railings scattered on the surrounding sidewalks and the retaining wall next to the castle collapsing. The earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in the region, and the Turkish government is currently assessing the damage and working to restore the castle.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday morning, killing at least 360 people and injuring 440. Rescue teams are working to reach those trapped in the rubble, with the death toll rising in both government-controlled and rebel-held areas. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a day of national mourning and is urging citizens to donate blood for the injured.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey and Syria on Monday morning, killing at least 17 people and injuring hundreds more. The quake caused buildings to collapse and sent panicked residents into the streets, with rescue workers and residents searching through piles of rubble in the aftermath. The USGS reported the quake was centered east of Nurdagi, Gaziantep province at a depth of 24.1 kilometers, and Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said the government was providing assistance to those affected.