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EXPLAINER - Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so bad?

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday is likely to be one of the deadliest this decade, seismologists said, with a more than 100 km (62 miles) rupture between the Anatolian and Arabian plates.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1270: Delhi mayor polls stalled again, toll rises in Turkey, Syria

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Supreme Court, Parliament, Kerala, Turkey and Syria.

Newslaundry · Feb 6, 2023

Tech & Science Daily podcast: The cause of Turkey-Syria earthquake

A second massive earthquake has hit Turkey’s border with war-torn Syria as scientists examine movements of tectonic plates that caused the disaster.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

Photos: A devastating earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway as the death toll began soaring after a powerful earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2023

Twin earthquakes kill more than 1,000 in Turkey and Syria

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed more than 1,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Monday and forced a halt in crude oil flows to a regional export terminal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Top international stories of the day

Thousands of people were killed and hundreds of building were destroyed after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s southeastern region, near the Syrian border, early on Monday. Just a few hours later as rescue efforts were underway, an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale hit central Turkey. Another…

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2023

‘It is a catastrophe’: Earthquakes bring destruction across Turkey and Syria with more than 3,400 dead

Dozens of governments have pledged their support via rescue teams, funds or other means as rescue oerations continue

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Calls to ease Syrian border controls as offers of aid pour in after earthquake

Rebel-held enclave in north-west Syria, across border from Turkey, among areas worst hit by disaster

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

First Thing: 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills at least 1,500

Quake hit early on Monday, leveling buildings while many slept and trapping people under rubble. Plus, the Chinese ‘spy balloon’ row

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Have you been affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?

We want to speak to people affected by the earthquakes that struck central Turkey and north-west Syria on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023