Earthquake in Turkey was a doublet: First quake triggered second in neighboring fault
ETH Zurich researcher Luca Dal Zilio offers an insightful summary of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, shedding light on the complex nature of this event. He discusses the lessons that can be drawn from it to better understand and prepare f.....»»
Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake
BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural disasters strike.....»»
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why it is so difficult to get rescue and relief to where it is most needed
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has climbed above 21,000 in four days, exceeding the World Health Organization's estimate of 20,000. But it continues to rise by the hour as more grim discoveries are made.....»»
Ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century
The massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 is the fifth-deadliest this century......»»
Samsung Provides Aid to Turkey Following Powerful Earthquake
The company says that it will send donations to the Turkey Disaster and Risk Management Agency, following the devastating earthquake that occurred in Turkey and neighboring Syria a few days ago. The post Samsung Provides Aid to Turkey Following Power.....»»
Seismologist explains why California will inevitably shake like Turkey
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed—by current count—more than 20,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Sunday was produced by the same type of fault underlying most of California......»»
Autophagy: The molecular regulation of self-eating
Autophagy, or "self-eating", is an essential cellular quality control mechanism that clears the cell of protein aggregates and damaged organelles. This mechanism is inactive under normal conditions and only triggered upon persistent cellular stress......»»
How Fiber Optic Cables Could Warn You of an Earthquake
By firing lasers through underground fibers, scientists can detect seismic waves and perhaps improve alerts—giving people precious time to prepare......»»
Earthquake deaths top 20,000 as survivors face cholera, other health threats
WHO warns of "secondary crisis" as water disinfection tablets ship alongside trauma kits. Enlarge / People queue for clean water on February 9, 2023, in Hatay, Turkey. (credit: Getty | Burak Kara) Deaths from the massive.....»»
Back-to-back mega-quakes devastated Turkey. California faces similar aftershock threat
The mega-quakes in Turkey this week showcase how a magnitude 7.8 quake could trigger a magnitude 7.5 aftershock on a different fault, with 60 miles of distance between the epicenters......»»
Apple website in Turkey goes dark in recognition of devastating earthquakes
Apple has turned its website dark in Turkey this week in recognition of the horrific earthquakes that struck the country on Monday. Apple has also confirmed that it is donating to relief and recovery efforts for Turkey, Syria, and anyone affected by.....»»
Apple mourns dead in Turkey, promises relief funding
Alongside promising aid following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, Apple is marking the disaster by revamping its home page.The site continues to use the new redesigned navigation for its products, but the front of Apple Turkey online is now bl.....»»
Twitter cut off in Turkey amid earthquake rescue operations: The danger of losing the service in times of disaster
Twitter was blocked in Turkey on Feb. 8, 2023, according to internet monitoring service NetBlocks. The outage came amid the massive rescue operation and humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the earthquakes in southern Turkey and northern Syria two.....»»
Earthquake Aftershocks May Rock Turkey and Syria for Months, Even Years
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating......»»
How social media has become an important tool in helping disaster victims in Turkey, Syria and beyond
In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, many people trapped under the rubble turned to social media pleading to be rescued......»»
Twitter access in Turkey is restored, according to network monitoring firm
Access to Twitter has been restored in Turkey, according to internet monitoring company Netblocks......»»
Twitter restrictions in Turkey unprecedented during a natural disaster, org says [Updated]
Unconfirmed reports suggest TikTok may also be blocked in the country. Enlarge / A child who escaped from under debris on February 8, 2023, in Hatay, Turkey. (credit: Getty Images News) Update, 7:50 pm ET: Twitter CEO E.....»»
Twitter restrictions in Turkey unprecedented during a natural disaster, org says
Unconfirmed reports suggest TikTok may also be blocked in the country. Enlarge / A child who escaped from under debris on February 8, 2023, in Hatay, Turkey. (credit: Getty Images News) Search and rescue efforts continu.....»»
Deadly earthquakes have hit Turkey before: Why there? Could a similar quake hit the US?
Rescue workers continue recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria following a devastating series of earthquakes that began near the border of the two countries on Feb. 6......»»
A new measure of roughness could advance earthquake geophysics
When two rocks interact with each other in a fault zone, the roughness of their surfaces could influence the outcome, including when they cause earthquakes. Still, the underlying mechanics of this relationship remain unclear......»»
Twitter restricted in Turkey, according to network monitoring firm
Access to Twitter has been restricted in Turkey, according to reports by an internet monitoring company as well as journalists and academics tracking the country's response to the devastating earthquake this week......»»