Nature is an unforgiving force when catastrophes like the earthquake in Turkey yank us back off our heels. No matter where you are from, what you believe, the money you have, or the thousands of friends surrounding we have to count the blessings of each day. My heart goes out to my Turkish friends I have met over the years, the Turkish people in general, and I hope very much more lives can be found. The search-n-rescue support the U.S. sent provides some help and relief but its a much bigger issue. When it comes to life, we are all in this together. Turkey today, somewhere else tomorrow, but its the international community of good will that eases the burden of tragedies.
You can read about how earthquakes occur in USGS's article Earthquake Magnitude, Energy Release, and Shaking Intensity
You may consider donation to an international organization that seeks to help victims of disasters (Please do your own homework) International Red Cross and Red Crescent
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