Prayers for Turkey & Syria earthquake victims
For almost 20 years I have watched the USGS ( United States Geological Survey) earthquake map.
I have not seen such a cluster of strong earthquakes, 2 over 7.0, multiple 6.0+ and 5.0+. There hasn't been a time when a circle hasn't been in red, meaning a recent report, until just now.
I could be wrong. Maybe a Huge earthquake cluster happened before that I missed, didn't read about, catch on to.
Take into consideration the science news Earth's core may have stopped spinning, slows down, and /or is reversing. Then think about this Huge Earth is shaking and keeps on event. Cause for concern for Earth is, I feel, reasonable.
Update, 5:48 PM EDT. Quick count shows over 30 earthquakes in the area.
Why isn't this a Special Report, major headlines?
What am I missing?
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I will have to check the news regarding it.
ReplyDeleteEarthquakes are so scary. Haven't experienced any in all the areas I've lived, and that is a relief.
A happy week to you.
~Sheri
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you haven't experienced earthquakes. Good news there.
The Turkey area devastation is in the assessment stage. I have the feeling the results are going to be high.
The death toll keeps rising. Tragic.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the news about it.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
ReplyDeleteIt is heart breaking. People outdoors in winter, hurt, trying to find love ones, waiting for help, while the earthquake after shocks keep going. It must feel like an apocalypse.
We saw the devastation on tv tonight my heart aches for them. I saw someone taking a small child out of the rubble oh it did me in. So very sorry for all those poor people.
ReplyDeleteCathy
I too wonder why more is covered about this. It seems the news is so lopsided the days. I rarely feel it is worth watching.
ReplyDeleteThat is an interest map, May. I chose the Terrain and Satellite layers to get a better idea of what exactly I'm looking at. Earthquakes in Turkey was a major news story on the evening news. I can't imagine how frightening an earthquake that has cause so much destruction must be. People were trying to move away from dangerous areas, but how on earth would anyone know where to move to? The loss of life is astounding. Praying for the people there.
ReplyDeleteIt is so tragic and devastating. I think of the people who are without homes and shelter and those who have lost loved ones. I can't imagine the horror.
ReplyDeleteWilliam,
ReplyDeleteThe news doesn't appear to grasp how bad it really is.
Cathy,
Prayers and aid.
Sandy,
Lopsided is a good description of the news.
Becki,
The USGS report will be interesting to read.
Lorrie,
The horror is unimaginable. Huge building collapsing with people standing in the streets is terrifying.
This earthquake is so tragic -- today's total is over 11,000 dead. I can't even wrap my brain around that.
ReplyDeleteJeanie
ReplyDeleteMajor tragedy
Recovery will be years. Heartache for many, a life time.
I too am praying for those folks in Turkey and Syria. It is unimaginable what they are suffering. Have a friend that has an app on her phone that shows how many earthquakes happen all over the world. Even the small tremors can be frightening. Hope your
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteThe earthquake map in that area thankfully indicates shaking has stopped for now.