Deadly Earthquake Rocks Turkey. On Friday, a powerful earthquake rocked Turkey, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds more. The 7.0 magnitude quake struck the Aegean Sea, just off the coast of Turkey’s western Izmir province.
The quake was felt across the region, from the Greek island of Samos to the Turkish cities of Istanbul and Ankara. In Izmir, the quake caused serious destruction and left several buildings in ruins. At least 28 people were killed and hundreds more injured, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock to search for survivors in the rubble. So far, they have managed to pull several people alive from the debris. However, the death toll is expected
Turkey is no stranger to earthquakes. The country is located in an area of the world known as the “Ring of Fire,” an area prone to seismic activity. In 1999, an earthquake in the northwestern city of Izmit killed more than 17,000 people. In 2011, another quake in the eastern city of Van killed more than 600 people.
This latest earthquake has been particularly devastating, and the Turkish government has declared a three-day period of mourning. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has traveled to Izmir to survey the damage. He has also ordered the Turkish Red Crescent to provide assistance to those affected by the quake.
The Turkish government has also appealed for international help. The United Nations and other countries have already pledged their support.
The earthquake has left many people in Turkey in shock and grief. But the country is determined to rebuild and move forward. In the words of Prime Minister Erdogan, “We will overcome this disaster with our unity and solidarity.” Deadly Earthquake Rocks Turkey.
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