New Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria, Adding to Trauma and Loss

 


On Monday, a new earthquake hit the region of Turkey and Syria, which was already hit by a massive quake on February 6. This latest quake measured 6.4 in magnitude and caused six deaths and 294 injuries in Turkey, while two people died and around 190 were injured in Syria. The quake was also felt in neighboring countries, such as Jordan, Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt. The survivors of the earlier earthquake have been struggling to recover, and the latest earthquake has added to their trauma and loss. The US has pledged an additional $100 million in aid to Turkey and Syria to help with recovery from the earlier 7.8-magnitude earthquake, on top of the $85 million previously committed.



Aftershocks-

Aftershocks are earthquakes that occur after the largest earthquake in the area and before the region has returned to its usual level of seismic activity. They can last for years and are expected after a significant earthquake, such as the one that hit the region on February 6. While we can predict the likelihood of aftershocks, we cannot predict precisely when they will happen. As the people of Turkey and neighboring countries continue to recover and rebuild, they will likely feel more aftershocks, which can be traumatizing and devastating

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