Understanding the Turkish-Syrian Earthquake of February 6th

What was the magnitude of the first earthquake that struck the Turkish-Syrian border on February 6th?

• 7.8 magnitude

• 7.5 magnitude

• 6.0 magnitude

• 8.0 magnitude

How deep was the first earthquake located under the town of Gazientep, Turkey?

• 6 miles

• 15 miles

• 11 miles

• 20 miles

Which tectonic plate is described as being squeezed westward due to pressure from other plates?

• Arabia plate

• Africa plate

• Eurasia plate

• Anatolia plate

What type of fault occurs when tectonic plates slide against each other due to built-up friction?

• Convergent boundary

• Transform fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Dip-slip fault

What was the magnitude of the second earthquake that occurred later on the same day?

• 7.5 magnitude

• 7.8 magnitude

• 6.5 magnitude

• 7.0 magnitude

How many aftershocks followed the two main earthquakes?

• Less than 200

• About 150

• More than 285

• Over 300

What natural event's energy release was compared to the energy released during the first earthquake?

• 1980 Mount St. Helen's volcanic eruption

• 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake

• 2011 Japan tsunami

• 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

What is the primary reason for the frequent and powerful earthquakes in the region discussed?

• Glacial movements

• Volcanic activity

• Convergence of three tectonic plates

• Meteor impacts