The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

California has 'been quiet for a while,' but threat of a catastrophic earthquake is real

LOS ANGELES — This week's catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria is just the latest warning of the potential risks for California and other seismically active areas.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2023

What makes an earthquake deadly? These are the things that matter

The biggest earthquake to hit the U.S. since the 1960s was an 8.2 temblor near the Alaskan Peninsula on July 28, 2021.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2023

‘We are in shock’: survivor of Turkey earthquake describes aftermath

BJ Richardson, an American teacher living near epicentre, says everyone is just trying to survive amid devastation left by twin quakes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

Mapped: The parts of Turkey and Syria which have been affected by the earthquake

Major and heavily-populated areas in Turkey and Syria have been severely affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023

Fire at Turkey's Iskenderun Port extinguished -defence ministry

A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey's Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region have been extinguished, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, but it was not clear when operations would resume at the port.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

No, you can't predict earthquakes, the USGS says

If someone who predicts an earthquake seems to get it right, it's basically like a broken clock that's right twice a day, a USGS seismologist tells NPR.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2023

Turkey earthquake death toll prompts questions over building standards

Poorly enforced regulations may have exacerbated tragedy in a country whose economy relies on construction

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

Three British nationals missing after earthquake, Foreign Secretary says - OLD

James Cleverley said the UK’s Crisis Response Hub is working to support at least 35 Britons caught up in the disaster.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Govt pledges aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The government is offering to send assistance and a rescue team to help with search and rescue efforts after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and its neighbour Syria.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: how disaster diplomacy can bring warring countries together to save lives

The death toll of the massive earthquakes that have rocked the Turkey-Syria border region has now exceeded 5,000 people and the World Health Organization has suggested it could rise as high as 20,000. The catastrophe has led to an international outpouring of support. Numerous international rescue, medical, and other teams…

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023