Earthquakes

Earthquake Lifts the Noto Peninsula
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Earthquake Lifts the Noto Peninsula

Some parts of the peninsula rose up to 4 meters (13 feet), shifting the position of coastlines and leaving some ports dry.

Published Jan 23, 2024

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Dark Nights in Antakya
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Dark Nights in Antakya

In the days after strong earthquakes struck Türkiye, significant destruction left many areas without electric power.

Published Feb 24, 2023

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Flooding Along the Orontes River
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Flooding Along the Orontes River

Some towns and farmland were flooded after powerful earthquakes and heavy rains struck areas of Türkiye and Syria.  

Published Feb 23, 2023

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Landslides in Türkiye
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Landslides in Türkiye

Scientists are using satellite images to locate landslides following the powerful earthquakes that struck in early February.

Published Feb 23, 2023

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Earthquake Damage in Türkiye
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Earthquake Damage in Türkiye

Scientists from NASA and other agencies are using satellites to map damage caused by the devastating earthquake.

Published Feb 9, 2023

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