Turkey earthquake is one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters that have ever hit the country. It has caused immense destruction, with thousands of lives lost and billions in damages. Here are 10 secrets about Turkey earthquake that you may not know:
1. The epicentre of the earthq
uake was located near Sivrice, a town on the eastern side of Elazig province, close to the Iranian border.
2. Early estimates suggest that at least 41 people were killed and 1,607 injured as a result of this quake.
3. The death toll is expected to rise further as search-and-rescue teams continue their work in affected areas.
4. More than 900 aftershocks have been registered since the initial earthquake, but most of them have been small.
5. The quake was felt in neighbouring countries such as Iran, Iraq and Armenia.
6. It triggered a landslide in Elazig province which cut off roads and caused considerable damage to buildings in the area.
7. There were reports of power outages all over Turkey following the earthquake with some places still without electricity even days later.
8. Over 4,600 people had to be evacuated from their homes due to structural damage or fear of aftershocks causing further destruction.
9. This is not the first time Turkey has faced a major earthquake — major earthquakes have struck twice before in 1999 and 2011, killing thousands of people.
10. In the aftermath of this earthquake, hundreds of volunteers have come forward to help affected families rebuild their homes and lives. It is a testament to the resilience of the Turkish people in times of crisis.
Hopefully, with the help of volunteers and immediate relief efforts, Turkey will be able to bounce back stronger from this tragedy.
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