Swarm of earthquakes at remote Alaska volcano signal unrest A swarm of earthquakes have been recorded below the summit of a remote Alaska volcano, a possible indication of an impending eruption The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
A dog, three newborn pups, rescued from rubble in Turkey's Hatay a month after quakes The owner of Sila, a 2-1/2-year-old Doberman, was surprised to see not one but four dogs emerge from the rubble of a building in Turkey's southern province of Hatay, 28 days after earthquakes devastated the region. Reuters · Mar 8, 2023
Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse After a pair of devastating earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise, surpassing 50,000 as of Feb. 24. The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023
After the terrifying earthquakes, it’s women and girls in Turkey feeling the aftershocks Stories of abuse are emerging from the rubble. Meanwhile, in a misogynistic society, women’s basic needs are going unmet, says novelist Elif Shafak The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
Syrian women find strength in the aftermath of the earthquake As the world marks International Women’s Day on Wednesday, women in Syria are facing trauma and displacement. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023
The West Coast can’t escape the ‘big one’ — but the scale of its destruction is up to us America’s Pacific coast is crisscrossed with geological fault lines, some which are historically overdue for a major earthquake. Experts tell Io Dodds that last month’s devastation in Turkey and Syria sent a clear message — but one that not everyone wants to hear The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Syria: Quake Aid Flights Re-routed after Strike on Aleppo Airport Syria's transport ministry said on Tuesday it would re-route flights carrying earthquake aid following an overnight aerial attack that put the airport in the northern city of Aleppo out of commission. It said flights would now land in either the capital Damascus or the coastal province of Latakia. Dozens of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2023
In Istanbul, Turks light candles to mourn earthquake victims in the south Eren Can was silent as he lit a candle and placed it on the windowsill in his home in central Istanbul to mourn the victims of the earthquakes that struck Turkey's south last month, including his own parents. Reuters · Mar 6, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of survivors still need help a month after deadly Turkey earthquakes An appeal for $1bn (£832m) to assist people across the country is only 10 per cent funded, UN official says The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Turkey: One month after quake, French paramedics help residents in remote areas It's been a month since two devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. Many hospitals and clinics in Turkey are full of injured patients, while other facilities are heavily damaged, making it difficult to provide much-needed routine medical treatment to other residents. Our reporters Thameen Al-Kheetan,… France 24 · Mar 6, 2023
Quake-hit Antakya communities seek role in saving rich heritage Authorities set to start restoration imminently but some warn rush to rebuild could threaten ancient city’s heritage. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2023
Watch the scene live from Hatay one month since deadly earthquake hit Turkey Watch the scene live from Hatay one month on since powerful earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Qatar ships World Cup portable homes to quake-affected Turkey Some two million people are living in temporary shelters after the earthquakes that hit on February 6. Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo hugs boy, 10, whose dad died in Turkey-Syria earthquake in moving clip Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has comforted a Syrian boy who lost his father in the earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, killing over 45,000 people Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2023
WEKU · Mar 4, 2023 Photos show double blow of war and earthquakes in regime-held Syria NPR gained rare access to parts of Syria after last month's devastating earthquakes, photographing what life is like for people who were already coping with a years-long civil war.
ABC News · Mar 4, 2023 Tropical Cyclone Kevin brings destructive winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila Vanuatu's capital is hit by a second major tropical cyclone in as many days, after twin earthquakes also struck parts of the country.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023 Earthquakes Caused $5.1 Bln in Damage in Syria, World Bank Estimates The deadly earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria last month caused about $5.1 billion in direct physical damage in Syria, the World Bank said on Friday, furthering destruction in a country already devastated by years of civil war. The current value of damaged and destroyed buildings and infrastructure is estimated…
Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023 Is it safe to travel to Turkey? The latest FCO advice for holidaymakers What the FCDO has to say about travel to Turkey following the earthquakes
Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2023 TUI's message to customers with holidays booked to Turkey TUI issued an update following recent earthquakes in Turkey
Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023 Syrians displaced by quakes fear cholera outbreak as cases surge At least two people died in northwest Syria last month following a rise in cholera infections.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023 Turkey earthquake: Dog pulled from rubble after being buried alive for 23 days Just over three weeks ago, twin earthquakes tore apart Turkey and Syria, leading to entire neighbourhoods being completely flattened and the deaths of 50,000 people
Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023 Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023 ‘The internet’s sewer’: why Turkey blocked its most popular social site Chaotic free speech on Ekşi Sözlük finally proved too much after devastating earthquakes hit country
Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023 Turkey’s Erdogan indicates election will take place on May 14 Last month’s earthquakes led to suggestions that Turkey’s parliamentary and presidential elections would be postponed.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023 UN Calls for 'Coordinated Process' to Resolve Syrian Crisis The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for building on the Arab and international response to recover from the earthquakes that recently struck Türkiye and Syria. Pedersen said the earthquakes caused "unspeakable suffering for millions of people" to carry out a coordinated process to meet the challenges…