Here’s how you can help victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes

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The 7.6 magnitude earthquake and 7.5-magnitude aftershock that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023, played a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts. Since 2000, the charter has been activated 797 times in more than 154 countries. 17 member space agencies have joined forces to provide free satellite imagery as quickly as possible.

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BBC News

Turkey-Syria earthquake: People rally to help survivors

Collections are under way across the south of England to help people in Turkey and Syria.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Turkey and Syria: at least 3,000 people confirmed dead after major earthquakes with number set to rise – latest updates

Numbers of dead expected to increase rapidly amid desperate search and rescue operations following two quakes on Monday

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How satellites can help rescue efforts

As soon as a disaster occurs, satellites are programmed to quickly acquire images over the affected areas.

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CTV News

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Video shows people running down a street in Sanliurfa, Turkiye after a building collapsed.

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CBC News

Windsor's Turkish, Syrian communities rally to help following earthquakes

When news broke about the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Ahmad Chakr was one of many in the area frantically trying to get a hold of loved ones.

4 months ago·Canada

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Daily Mirror

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake surges to 5,000 as third tremor hits

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4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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