Deadly Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria Latest Updates and Global Response
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the death toll from a strong earthquake in southeastern Turkey near the border with Syria could rise up to eight times.
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The current number of casualties stands at over 3,400, which has increased rapidly since the first quake struck early on Monday.
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Another strong quake hit the area further north about 12 hours later. International aid, including specialist teams, sniffer dogs, and equipment, is being sent to assist in the rescue efforts.
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The US Geological Survey reported the 7.8 magnitude earthquake happened near Gaziantep at a depth of 17.9 km.
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The first earthquake triggered the second one, which was of magnitude 7.5, in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras province.
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There are still many aftershocks being felt in the area, and the number of casualties continues to rise in both Turkey and Syria.
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The EU is sending rescue teams to Turkey, and other countries, including France, Germany, Israel, the UK, and the US, have also offered assistance.
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The earthquake was strong enough to be felt in Cyprus, Israel, and Lebanon.
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The World Health Organization has warned that the number of people who died in a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near the border with Syria, could go up by eight times.
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