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Researcher Predicted Giant Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria Earthquake 3 Days Earlier

A Dutch researcher accurately predicted that there would be a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the region around South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon just days before it happened. Frank Hoogerbeets works at the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), a Netherlands-based institute that monitors geometry between celestial bodies related to seismic activity. On Feb. 3, Hoogerbeets wrote on Twitter:…


Turkey Hit by Another 5+ Magnitude Earthquake as Country Reels From Massive Twin Quakes

Turkey has been hit by another 5+ magnitude earthquake as massive twin quakes over 7.6 in magnitude the day prior collapsed entire buildings and led to over 5,000 deaths in Turkey and Syria. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at around 1:18 p.m. local time in eastern Turkey, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said….


Australia Pledges $10M for Turkey Earthquake Relief

Australia will give $10 million (US$6.9 million) in humanitarian assistance to help response efforts following Turkey’s devastating earthquake. The death toll from Monday’s quake has risen to more than 4,300. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia’s consular services were working with local authorities to follow up on a “small number” of citizens in affected…


Canada ‘Stands Ready’ to Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada “stands ready” to provide help after a powerful earthquake toppled buildings and killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. In a statement, Trudeau called the reports and images from Turkey and Syria “devastating” and extended his thoughts to those affected. More than 2,300 people have been killed and…


Southern Turkey Rocked by 2nd Powerful Quake in Less Than 12 Hours

Southern Turkey was shaken by a second powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale at 1:24 p.m. local time on Feb. 6. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake’s epicenter was in the Elbistan district of southern Kahramanmaras Province at a depth of 4.3 miles. “We had a second earthquake…


Turkey, Syria Rocked by Powerful Quakes, Death Toll Surpasses 1,500

Southern Turkey was shaken by a second powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale at 1:24 p.m. local time on Feb. 6. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake’s epicenter was in the Elbistan district of southern Kahramanmaras Province at a depth of 4.3 miles. “We had a second earthquake…


Powerful Quake Rocks Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 600

ANKARA, Turkey—A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 600 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area. On…


Powerful Quake Rocks Turkey and Syria, Kills More Than 1,300

AZMARIN, Syria—A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,300 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area. On both…


7.8 Magnitude Quake Knocks Down Buildings in Central Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey—A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook southeast Turkey early Monday and was followed by another strong temblor. It was felt in several provinces in the region and knocked down a number of buildings, reports said. The U.S. Geological Survey said quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial…


Powerful 7.8 Quake Knocks Down Buildings, Kills At Least 31 in Southern Turkey, Syria

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling buildings and sending panicked residents pouring outside in a cold winter night. At least 31 were killed, and the toll was expected to rise. Rescue workers and residents using flashlights were searching through piles of tangled metal and concrete rubble in one…