Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

[We Never Know]

Thats a strong one. Hope the death toll isn't high.

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

"ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A 7.8 magnitude quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared.

At least five deaths were reported initially in Turkey.

In northwest Syria, the opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense described the situation in the rebel-held region as “disastrous” adding that entire buildings have collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.

The civil defense urged people to evacuate buildings to gather in open areas.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was felt in several provinces"

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

 

[The Hammer]

They have my best wishes and blessings.

 

[We Never Know]

Thats a strong one. Hope the death toll isn't high.

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

"ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A 7.8 magnitude quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared.

At least five deaths were reported initially in Turkey.

In northwest Syria, the opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense described the situation in the rebel-held region as “disastrous” adding that entire buildings have collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.

The civil defense urged people to evacuate buildings to gather in open areas.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was felt in several provinces"

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

The death toll is rising....

"The death toll surpassed 1,500 and was rising Monday after a powerful, pre-dawn earthquake and series of strong aftershocks collapsed thousands of buildings along the Turkish-Syrian border."

Powerful pre-dawn earthquake kills 1,500 in Turkey, Syria as death toll rises: Live updates

 

[Debater Slayer]

A major tragedy. I wish the affected regions the best as they deal with this.

 

[sayak83]

Thats a strong one. Hope the death toll isn't high.

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

"ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A 7.8 magnitude quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared.

At least five deaths were reported initially in Turkey.

In northwest Syria, the opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense described the situation in the rebel-held region as “disastrous” adding that entire buildings have collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.

The civil defense urged people to evacuate buildings to gather in open areas.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was felt in several provinces"

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

Very horrible. I fear the death toll will likely go above 5000.

 

[We Never Know]

Very horrible. I fear the death toll will likely go above 5000.

More than likely it will. As of current the news says the death toll is over 3700 and climbing and over 5600 buildings have came down.

Very sad.

 

[Subduction Zone]

This occurred on along a very active fault line. Think San Andreas or worse. How do non-earthquake proof buildings get built in such an area?