Rescues typically happen within three days of an earthquake, an expert said. The logistics of finding survivors in Turkey and Syria are daunting.
Tag: Turkey Earthquake (Feb 6, 2023)
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.
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.
Despite an enormous rescue effort, many people are waiting for help.
So many people are trapped in the rubble, injured or lacking shelter that aid efforts are overwhelmed, witnesses say.
Powerful Quake Strikes Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 4,300
Desperate survivors dug through rubble with shovels and their bare hands, hoping to find loved ones.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Devastating Quake
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Humanitarian Crisis in Syria Is Exacerbated By Deadly Earthquakes
One of the hardest hit areas was northwestern Syria, where nearly three million people displaced by the country’s decade-long civil war were already living in precarious conditions.
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.