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Death toll in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000

The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria rose to more than 15,000 as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of collapsed homes in the stricken zone, Turkey’s disaster management agency

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More than 11,000 have died in the Türkiye-Syria earthquake. How does it compare to the world's deadliest quakes?

As the death toll from Monday's earthquake rises, take a look at how it compares to others across the world.

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Earthquake takeaways: Hope fading in frigid Turkey, Syria

The search for survivors of the earthquake that toppled thousands of buildings in Turkey and Syria has reached a critical stretch, with rescue teams from two dozen countries helping locals sift through the rubble and experts warning that the realistic window to find any in the subfreezing temperatures is quickly…

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Turkey-Syria earthquakes: shallow depth of main shocks is a key reason why they've been so devastating

The earthquakes that struck in Turkey and Syria in the early hours of February 6 have led to terrible destruction on a scale not seen in Europe for many decades. At the time of writing, the death toll has risen beyond 11,000 people and will continue to rise over the…

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Erdogan condemns criticism of Turkey's quake response

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday condemned criticism of the government's response to devastating earthquakes that have killed more than 11,000 people in southern Turkey and northwest Syria.

Reuters

Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll passes 15,000 as Erdoğan defends response

Turkish president rejects growing criticism as rescuers continue to pull survivors from freezing rubble

The Guardian - UK

Infrastructure to blame for high Syria earthquake death toll

In northwestern Syria, civil defence teams are working round the clock to save people trapped under earthquake debris.

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Erdogan faces crescendo of criticism over quake response

Criticism of Turkey's earthquake response mounted on Wednesday, with the political opposition and people in the disaster zone accusing the government of a tardy and inadequate relief effort.

Reuters

Devastation in Turkey’s Hatay as rescue workers slowly arrive

The Turkish city of Antakya, in Hatay, has emerged as one of the worst hit after Monday’s earthquake.

Al Jazeera

‘Can anybody hear me?’: In Turkey’s quake-hit Kahramanmaras, a desperate hunt for survivors

In the quake-stricken Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, locals and rescue workers are digging through the rubble, some with their bare hands, clinging to hopes of a miracle as they hunt for survivors of Monday’s devastating earthquakes in a frantic race against the clock – and the bitter cold.

France 24

Search teams race to find quake survivors as the death toll climbs past 15,000

Rescue workers in Turkey and Syria stretched into a third day of recovery operations on Wednesday as the death toll from this week's massive earthquake reached a grim milestone.

WEKU

Erdogan Acknowledges Some Problems with Türkiye’s Quake Response

President Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged on Wednesday some problems with Türkiye’s initial response to the earthquake that rocked the south but said normal operations have resumed, adding that the death toll in the country rose to 8,574. Erdogan made his first visit to the devastated region since the Monday, when two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infographic: How big were the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria?

The magnitude 7.8 and 7.6 quakes are classified as ‘major’ on the Richter scale. Al Jazeera explains what this means.

Al Jazeera

Before and after pictures show scale of devastation after Turkey earthquake

At least 2,818 buildings have collapsed, including a 2,000-year-old castle and a mosque dating back to 1247

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Earthquakes to disrupt Turkey's growth, stretch budget as Erdogan heads to elections

Massive earthquakes in Turkey will add billions of dollars of spending to Ankara's budget and cut economic growth by up two percentage points this year, officials and economists said, as the government faces huge rebuilding ahead of tight elections.

The Independent UK

Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled?

As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?

Al Jazeera

Turkey-Syria earthquakes day three: What do we know so far?

Rescuers warn window is closing to find survivors under rubble as death toll passes 9,600.

Al Jazeera

11,000 dead as Turkey, Syria earthquake search continues

The death toll has surpassed 11,200 people and could yet increase dramatically if worst fears of experts are realised.

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The Independent UK

Watch live: Rescue efforts continue in Adiyaman as death toll rises above 8,700 after earthquakes

Watch live as rescue efforts continue in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, following deadly earthquakes that hit the region on Monday (6 February).

The Independent UK

Map of Turkey shows areas affected by huge earthquakes as death toll tops 8,700

Turkish authorities say some 13.5 million people have been affected in an area spanning 280 miles

The Guardian - UK

Deaths surpass 12,000 while Istanbul suspends stock exchange – as it happened

Number of people killed in Turkey and Syria expected to keep rising; energy firm reports ‘massive damage to the infrastructure’

Dynamite News

Death Toll Surpasses 7900 In Earthquake Hit Turkey-Syria, Expected To Rise

The death toll in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has soared to at least 7,926, CNN reported citing officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Turkey earthquake – latest: British crews join rescue effort as death toll tops 16,000

Rescue operation enters third day amid freezing temperatures with hundreds still trapped under debris

The Independent UK

Why do earthquakes happen?

Movement of tectonic plates against each other sends seismic waves rippling across earth’s surface

The Guardian - AU

Before and after satellite images show scale of earthquake destruction in Turkey

In cities close to the quake’s epicentre, entire buildings have been reduced to rubble, while makeshift camps have been set-up by rescue crews

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