Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
Tag: Earthquakes
One Turkish Apartment Tower Collapsed in The Earthquake, While Those Around It Did Not
Rescue workers listened for signs of survivors in the rubble as residents wondered why their homes had not fallen.
These Are the Deadliest Earthquakes of the 21st Century
Officials in both Syria and Turkey expect the death toll to rise significantly as rescuers make their way through devastated cities.
How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Devastating Quake
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For Syrians Who Endured a Brutal Civil War, an Earthquake Is a Reminder
“My mind was playing tricks on me, telling me it was war again,” said Osama Salloum, a doctor from Idlib.
Turkey Hit By Unusually Large Aftershock After First Earthquake
Aftershocks normally follow a large earthquake, but they are rarely as powerful as the 7.5 magnitude tremor that came after the 7.8 shock in Turkey on Monday.
Turks in London wait for word from their relatives after the quake.
After the devastating earthquake in Turkey, members of the Turkish diaspora in Britain tried contacting relatives and organized campaigns to raise money for rescue efforts.
Turkey Earthquake: Governments Are Sending Rescue Teams and Offers of Aid
European Union countries dispatched search and rescue teams, and the United States said it was “ready to provide any and all needed assistance” to Turkey.
How News of the Earthquake Spread in Gaziantep, the Epicenter
People in the city in southern Turkey fled from their homes into the cold after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake.