Several countries have sent rescue workers to help with the search and rescue efforts for trapped civilians. The harsh weather conditions in the region, including rain and snow, have made the rescue efforts even more challenging. This earthquake is believed to be the strongest to hit Turkey since 1939, when a similar magnitude earthquake resulted in 30,000 deaths. Earthquakes of this magnitude are rare, with fewer than five occurring globally each year on average. The earthquake has had a devastating impact on the region, with entire city blocks destroyed and buildings left in ruins. The efforts of medical relief organizations, such as the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), to provide support have also been hampered by the destruction of buildings.
Eyewitnesses reported the experience of the earthquake to be like “Armageddon,” with strong aftershocks felt in southern and central Turkey. CNN producer Eyad Kourdi, who was in Gaziantep when the earthquake struck, described the aftershocks as being extremely intense, with up to eight “very strong” aftershocks occurring in under a minute. Kourdi reported visiting neighboring towns, where the situation was even more catastrophic. The earthquake has left a deep impact on the region and its residents, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of lives and destruction caused by this natural disaster. The rescue efforts are ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the long-term impact of this earthquake will be.
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