A camera mounted in a car in the Hatay region of Turkey captured the moment a new powerful earthquake hit the region, devastated by twin earthquakes two weeks ago. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake and a second measuring 5.8 hit the province, with the larger quake striking at a depth of just 2km (1.2 miles), potentially magnifying its impact at ground level Turkey hit by two more … [Read more...]
People duck for cover at Hatay airport as another earthquake hits Turkey
A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, terrifying those left in a region devastated by powerful twin earthquakes two weeks earlier. People scrambled for cover at Hatay's airport after the substantial shake. The quake, less powerful than the initial 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that tore through southern Turkey and … [Read more...]
International teams arrive in Turkey as search for survivors continues following earthquakes
International rescue missions have rushed to Turkey and Syria after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in at least a century left more than 4,800 people dead, thousands injured and an unknown number trapped in the rubble. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The early-morning quake and dozens of aftershocks brought down … [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...]