How a devastating quake killed thousands in Turkey, Syria

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Two earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 were followed by aftershocks in frigid winter weather. The impact could be felt as far away as Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Egypt. The grim death toll is a result of several factors: the sheer size of the quake and the fact that it struck relatively close to the surface.

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News18 India

Over 4000 people killed in powerful earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

A Twitter user who shared the video claimed it was recorded just moments before the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

4 months ago·India

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The Guardian

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The Independent

Powerful aftershocks hit Turkey as death toll crosses 5,000 – latest updates

Latest Turkey and Syria news

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

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NDTV

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4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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USA Today

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Syrian immigrants in the United States are worried about friends and family after devastating earthquakes that killed thousands in Syria and Turkey. (Feb 6)(AP video shot by Micheal Rubinkam)

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