Two Massive Earthquakes , Kill Over 2,000, in Turkey and Syria.
'The Independent' reports that two massive earthquakes
have killed an estimated 2,300 people and wounded
thousands of others in Turkey and Syria. .
Experts warn that the death toll
is likely to rise as search
and rescue efforts continue.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the city of
Gaziantep, leaving many trapped below rubble before
a second 7.5 magnitude tremor struck just hours later.
Authorities said
that 1,498 thousand people were
killed across ten Turkish provinces. .
In neighboring Syria, authorities declared over
430 people killed and at least another 380 killed
in the country's rebel-held northwest.
According to natural hazards expert Dr. Steven Godby,
the vulnerability of the population combined with
winter conditions could make rescue efforts difficult.
Unfortunately the death toll
is likely to climb quickly, Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'.
The first 24-48 hours is when most people
are normally rescued in this situations,
but the cold weather may reduce that time. , Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'.
The challenge is further compounded
by the fact that there are already large
numbers of displaced people in northern
Syria as a result of the civil war, Dr. Steven Godby, Natural hazards expert, via 'The Independent'.
Dozens of governments around the world have already
pledged their support, including rescue teams, funds
or other means of aid in response to the disaster.
Dozens of governments around the world have already
pledged their support, including rescue teams, funds
or other means of aid in response to the disaster