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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joseph Rachman

Satellite images show shocking destruction caused by Turkey earthquakes

Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies.

Satellite images of three Turkish towns reveal the extent of the devastation caused by the worst earthquakes to hit the country in decades.

The region was hit by two major quakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 on the Richter scale at 4.17 am and 1.24pm local time on 6 February.

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