Turkey and Northern Syria have been hit with a series of devastating earthquakes. Thousands are dead or injured and more bodies are being pulled out from under the rubble. VICE News travels to the border to document the impact of this natural disaster. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - … [Read more...]
Moment second 7.7 earthquake hits Turkey caught on live tv
Many thousands are feared dead after two "once-in-a-century" earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria today. A massive 7.8 magnitude shock - one of the biggest for 100 years - was followed hours later by another huge 7.5 magnitude quake, devastating at least 12 cities. Frantic survivors used their bare hands to dig through the rubble of flattened homes and were filmed pulling … [Read more...]
Building collapses in violent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey
AT LEAST 641 people have been killed after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey. Horror pictures show the devastation as buildings collapsed crushing and trapping people inside at 4am local time. The enormous quake - the biggest to hit the country in 100 years - also caused devastation in neighbouring Syria. Rescuers are now digging through the rubble as the … [Read more...]