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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southeastern Turkey

Posted by amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu on Monday, October 24, 2011 in Blog.

Combining efforts to move people out of the rubble caused by a recent earthquake that struck Southeast Turkey

Latest Information as of 10/24/11:

the situation:

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the southeastern province of Van, Turkey on Sunday at 1:41pm local time.  Turkey is located on an active seismic zone and this is the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in over a decade.

Dozens of buildings collapsed leaving many people injured, trapped, or homeless.  Temperatures are close to freezing at night and aftershocks continue to strike the region.

More from the BBC:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15437014

read a full brief from the American Red Cross:

Turkey Earthquake Oct. 2011

how you can help:

Suggestions from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/impact.your.world/

The Turkish Red Crescent is not currently requesting outside aid. 

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