More than 11,000 confirmed fatalities in Turkey and Syria in deadliest earthquake in over a decade
(Worthy News) – More than 11,000 people have died after devastating earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria.
The first 7.8 magnitude earthquake happened before dawn on Monday, when many people would have been sleeping.
Rescue teams from around the world have travelled to both countries to help search for survivors. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite imagery shows scale of destruction
Satellite images from three devastated towns in southern Turkey show the scale of the devastation wrought by Monday’s huge earthquakes in vivid detail.
Images taken by Maxar Technologies and Planet show scores of buildings reduced to rubble in Kahramanmaraş, Nurdağı and İslahiye and provide a glimpse of the efforts by humanitarian workers to save those still trapped. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]