The first earthquake was big - it registered as 7.8, classified as "major" on the official magnitude scale. It broke along about 100km (62 miles) of fault line, causing serious damage to buildings near the faul… See more
What Caused The Earthquake?
The Earth's crust is made up of separate bits, called plates, that nestle alongside each other. … See more
They are measured on a scale called the Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw). This has replaced the better known Richter scale, now considered outdated and less accurate. Th… See more
WEBFeb 7, 2023 — A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit southeast Turkey, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of disaster in seven Turkish provinces and northern Syria, with …
WEBFeb 6, 2023 — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Turkey struck on Monday, killing thousands of people and devastating a densely populated region of …
WEBFeb 10, 2023 — Syria. A woman stands near rubble and damage in Gaziantep, Turkey, Feb. 7, 2023. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem. People gather on rubble as the search for survivors …
WEBFeb 9, 2023 — Two days after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 15,000 people in Turkey and Syria, families huddled in the cold rain, hitching tarps to make improvised tents, resting...
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