Although earthquakes in the Turkish region are not uncommon. because this area is already prone to earthquakes at a relatively high level But this time it was violent and lasted so long that it could be called Once again, it became a catastrophe that caused great damage. which since the incident until now Up to 7800 people have died and this number is expected to continue to rise as all rescuers and specialist teams are helping the victims. The World Health Organization also predicts that the death toll will rise to 20,000 people as well.
Images of searching for injured or killed in an earthquake. iflscience.com
Timeline of the Great Earthquake in Turkey-Syria
On the morning of February 6, local time There was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake followed by at least three major aftershocks. The small aftershocks are up to hundreds. With a minimum intensity of 6, then another 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the afternoon of the same day. But about 129 kilometers north of the first point. and occurred only 7 kilometers deep from the surface As a result, houses collapsed. and the damage spread over a wide area Nearby areas can also feel the tremor.
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Difficulty in helping the victims of this disaster. is that some areas do not have enough staff delay the assistance And at some point it can’t help rashly. Because it would cause even more injury to those trapped inside. The environment is cold and dusty. It also increases the chance of death of the injured. However, international rescue teams have already arrived to help.
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The change of the world comes with disasters.
The reason why this earthquake was particularly strong Because of the movement of the tectonic plates in that area The Arabian tectonic plate has moved north towards Europe. causing it to scrape through the Anatolian tectonic plates or the land of Turkey and Celia along with pushing that piece of earth’s crust to move from the original point to the west Between the joints, there are shocks, friction and enormous pressures. Importantly, it has a very high level of energy release. Therefore, the result is a strong and long-lasting vibration that follows.
image of the location of the earthquake abc7news.com
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that these three tectonic boundaries are prone to earthquakes. But at levels greater than 6, there are only a handful of times. When a magnitude 7.8 earthquake is expected to travel as far as 80 kilometers, it is considered significant to be monitored further. A very interesting point is After the earth stops moving, what will change? and how much it affects people in the area What’s more, whether this event will signal the start of tectonic shifts or not.
A bird’s-eye view of the area’s damage. theguardian.com
Aftershocks are just as dangerous.
after the main quake is over There will be several small tremors followed by several times. which is the result of the adjustment of the land in the new location Plus trying to return to the balance of all energy. In this event, there is almost always an aftershock. Although the concussion may not be as shocking as the main concussion. But it’s not that there is no danger at all. Because this vibration can damage the building structure and public utilities. Seismic scholars also came out to provide more information as well. With the energy that had been greatly released earlier It is likely to result in a Category 4 or higher aftershock that continues for several months.
In addition to waiting to see changes in geology after this Still need to monitor the victims to see how much more will increase. and how to help or heal Along with sending encouragement to the rescue team, medical team, specialists from all parties involved. Including people in the area who came out to help each other with different hands Hopefully the number of deaths and injuries will not increase much further. And this tragic event will end soon.
ref : iflscience
