Major Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Syria

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Gaziantep, Turkey, affecting regions from Cyprus to Lebanon. The quake resulted in at least five deaths and many trapped under collapsed buildings. Rescue efforts are underway amid cold and rainy conditions. Turkey, located in a seismically active area, has experienced significant earthquakes in the past, including a 7.1 magnitude quake in 2011 and a devastating one in 1999 that killed 18,000 people.

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake that struck Turkey?

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Izmir

• Gaziantep

What level of alert did Turkey activate in response to the earthquake?

• Fourth level

• First level

• Second level

• Third level

What weather conditions were present during the rescue efforts?

• Windy and mild

• Rainy and cold

• Snowy and cold

• Sunny and warm

In which year did a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occur in the eastern city of Vaughan, Turkey?

• 2015

• 2011

• 2005

• 1999

How many people were killed in the devastating 1999 earthquake in northwestern Turkey?

• 24,000

• 18,000

• 12,000

• 6,000