Update on the Death Toll of Earthquake in Turkey, Syria w/ 7.8 Magnitude
DEATH TOLL OF EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY, SYRIA – The total number of deaths caused by the quake in Turkey and Syria is now past 50,000.
A lot of experts across the globe share the same claim that an earthquake is the natural event that cannot be accurately predicted. They cannot forecast as to when exactly a quake may happen, its epicenter and magnitude, and the other details like its depth. Thus, what most countries do instead is prepare the populace on what to do when it happens and make sure that the buildings most especially the high structures abide by the rules.
Earthquake drills are usually done in schools and buildings most especially in tall infrastructures. However, there were past records wherein quakes shook buildings down and left thousands of deaths.
Recently, Turkey and Syria were hit by a strong quake with a magnitude of 7.8. It brought several buildings down most especially the structures in Turkey.
Most people were still in their beds and sleeping when the earthquake happened. It was around 4:00 o’clock in the morning when the tremor happened and many individuals were unprepared. Several households and buildings were damaged by the quake.
Based on a recent report on ABS-CBN News, the death toll of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria went past 50,000. The AFP-revised count included both figures from the government and the rebel-controlled parts of Syria.
According to the report, the death toll of earthquake in Turkey and Syria reached 50,325 which include 5,951 deaths in Syria and 44,374 deaths in Turkey. According to the government of Syria, 1,414 died due to the quake in areas that are under its control.
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