Shoveling snow and rubble, emergency crews worked across hundreds of miles in Turkey and Syria to save people in the aftermath of the most powerful quake in the region in decades.
Tag: Turkey Earthquake (Feb 6, 2023)
Joy and Heartache Follow Earthquake Rescue in Turkish City of Gaziantep
In the hard-hit Turkish city of Gaziantep, a collapsed apartment building spared few of its residents. But one man heard his brother’s voice from beneath the debris.
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The Sole Border Crossing for U.N. Aid From Turkey to Syria Is Blocked
As the Syrian government tightly controls what aid it allows into opposition-held areas, border crossings with Turkey have been a lifeline.
Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.
The Lone Link for Aid Between Syria and Turkey Is Not Usable After the Quake
Syria is not able to receive direct aid from many countries because of sanctions, so the border crossing has been a lifeline.
Turkey Earthquake: Time Is Running Out to Find Survivors
Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
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.
The U.S. aid agency deploys two search and rescue teams to Turkey.
The two units, based in Virginia and California, are the only such teams in the United States that work internationally. They join the thousands of rescuers from Syria and Turkey already there.
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Officials in both Syria and Turkey expect the death toll to rise significantly as rescuers make their way through devastated cities.