BBCNEWS Outside Source June 4, 2024 20:46:00
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck, killing 1,000 people and leaving many thousands more homeless. and in 1999, an earthquake in the east of turkey caused monumental damage and around 18,000 deaths. it was one of the most destructive earthquakes in the history of the region. in gaziantep, as the rescue operation gets under way, after—shocks are the main concern, making already—damaged buildings more likely to collapse. and a second quake of magnitude 7.5 has struck to the north of the epicentre, making a desperate situation even more challenging. rebecca morelle, bbc news. earlier i spoke t...