Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — For many of the Syrian victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, this is just the latest in a decade-long series of tragedies. The magnitude 7.8 quake struck in the early hours, killing more than 5,000 people in the two …
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The rescue and recovery efforts in Syria and Turkey are underway after the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in almost a century killed at least 3,800 people, left thousands more injured and flattened thousands of buildings and homes. The magnitude 7.8 quake and its aftershocks have unleashed a …
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Snow, rain and freezing conditions impede search and rescue operations as the quake death toll neared 1,400. Bad weather is hampering rescue efforts after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwest Syria, killing about 1,400 people and injuring many more. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake …
Read More »At least 640 people conformed dead after powerful earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria (Photos/Videos)
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning, February 6, destroying hundreds of buildings and killing at least 641 people as at press time. Turkish officials say they believe hundreds were still trapped under rubble, and the toll is expected to rise …
Read More »Magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes Italy’s Adriatic coast | CNN
Rome Reuters — A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck off Italy’s Adriatic coast early on Wednesday, but caused no serious damage or injuries, according to initial reports. The quake happened shortly after 7 a.m. (1 a.m. ET), and was felt as far away as Rome on the other side …
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Read More »Powerful earthquake strikes off eastern Papua New Guinea
Videos of the aftermath of a 7.6 magnitude quake show cracked roads and damaged buildings. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off eastern Papua New Guinea, causing damage to buildings and spreading panic among residents. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of 61km (38 …
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“When the earthquake struck, I had no idea what it was as I had never experienced something so loud and dramatic before. I thought it was an act of God and I was terrified. My whole house was shaking so I rushed outside with my daughter to see what was …
Read More »From the Field: Afghan earthquake survivors look to rebuild their lives
Sunday, July 17, 2022 UN News Afghans caught up in the devastating earthquake that hit the country on June 22, killing more than 1,000 and injured over 6,000 people, are sharing their traumatic stories. ”I saw bodies being pulled out of the rubble, injured people, and maybe dead people”, says …
Read More »Video: Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake killed at least five people and left severe damage in the village of Sayeh Khosh, Iran, state media reported. It was followed by two more strong quakes in the area.
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