The Feb. 6 earthquake’s vast destruction will present a challenge when it comes to mounting a viable election. But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the vote would go on in May, “God willing.”
Tag: Earthquakes
Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Is a Lot Like the One in California. Here’s What That Means.
Scientists are analyzing the disaster for clues about the potential strength and location of future West Coast quakes.
A New 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey
The latest temblor, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, shook parts of the same area stricken by a far stronger quake on Feb. 6 that killed more than 50,000 people in the country and in neighboring Syria.
Another Deadly Quake Rocks an Already Ravaged Area of Turkey
Just two weeks after the deadliest earthquake in the country’s modern history, a powerful shock hit southern Turkey, where many people are still sleeping outdoors for fear of building collapses.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Biden Travels to Kyiv
Also, another earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria.
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Turkey
Another quake struck near a town in hard-hit Hatay Province, collapsing more buildings in a region devastated by the Feb. 6 disaster.
On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pledged to keep helping Turkey recover from a devastating earthquake, but there were few hints of progress on disputes over F-16 sales and NATO.
Earthquake Survivors’ Desperately Hunt for Shelter
For now, the Turkish government is relying on short-term solutions to house an estimated one million who are crowding into gyms, hotels and dormitories. A cruise ship is set to arrive to house thousands.
In Turkey After the Earthquake, Hope Fades for Waiting Families
Residents of Adiyaman, hit hard by the quake, hold impromptu vigils while they await news of relatives still under the rubble, feeding wood from shattered cupboards into fires to keep warm.
Earthquake Shows Turkey’s Cities Didn’t Get The Care They Need
Cities are a form of life and they need constant care to stay strong. They didn’t get that care in Turkey.