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Earthquake in TurkeySunday, October 23,2011
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Details about the Earthquake and people affected
This was the most powerful earthquake in more than a decade.
The U.S. Geological Survery reports a magnitude of 7.2 for the quake.
CNN reports that at least 217 people were killed.
In addition, about 350 people were injured.
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Equipment needed/ used for rescue missions Flashlights Shovels Heavy Machinery Medical Aid Food Clean drinking
water Air ambulance Helicopters
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After-Effects
Electricity and natural gas off in most of the city
People sleeping on rooftops or in the streets
Not sufficient food or clean water
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Sources- (Fuentes)- Very important!
How many sources can you find in this article?
What are they? Example: U.S.
Geological Survey
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Sources:
Antolian news agency U.S. Geological Survey Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan Turkish Red Crescent CNN Turk Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag
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New Vocabulary
Collapsed Debris Wreckage Magnitude Trapped in the rubble Death toll
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What countries have offered Turkey help?
“Israel offered Turkey, `any help it may require´ after the earthquake”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women who are working to bring assistance to this stricken region”- U.S. President Barack Obama