Earthquake in TurkeySunday, October 23,2011

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.

Equipment needed/ used for rescue missions Flashlights Shovels Heavy Machinery Medical Aid Food Clean drinking

water Air ambulance Helicopters

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

Sources- (Fuentes)- Very important!

How many sources can you find in this article?

What are they? Example: U.S.

Geological Survey

Sources:

Antolian news agency U.S. Geological Survey Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip

Erdogan Turkish Red Crescent CNN Turk Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag

New Vocabulary

Collapsed Debris Wreckage Magnitude Trapped in the rubble Death toll

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