Earthquakes Strike Middle East, Leave Thousands Dead

2020_Aegean_Sea_earthquake_search_and_rescue_efforts_2 — Search and rescue efforts due of 2020 Aegean Sea earthquake [Photo Credit: Oğulcan Bakiler (VOA), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons]

February 6, 2023

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On Monday, two large earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rocked parts of Turkey and Syria.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria in the early morning hours during a bitter cold snap. A 7.7 quake followed hours later.

Many buildings in Syria have significant structural damage following years of civil war, exacerbating the destruction.

The death toll currently stands at about 5,000. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey estimate fatalities could rise to 10,000.

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In my country, Turkey, there have been earthquakes that have been continuing since last night, leaving great damage. Thousands lost their lives. The others die from cold weather and lack of help. Everyone lost their family. WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE RTWEETpic.twitter.com/9z69TsxlE1
— nik ki⁷🍇 (@meliodasima) February 6, 2023

The level of destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey makes it look like a war zone. This is utterly heartbreaking. Pray for Turkey and especially for the people trapped under the rubble. pic.twitter.com/PeqPXoNKlF
— KC (@kci2013) February 6, 2023

Keep turkey in your prayers🙏 today after a second, very powerful earthquake (7.5) has hit central Turkey, according to EMSC.

The anguish and suffering in the area is immense..😢💔 pic.twitter.com/XfSGIXJVz9
— BIG DAVE (@2bz4thot) February 6, 2023

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Earthquakes Strike Middle East, Leave Thousands Dead

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