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Satellite images show Turkey before and after the massive earthquake

Extensive damage as death toll from Monday's 7.8 magnitude quake continues to rise

Last updated: February 09, 2023 | 18:32

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Satellite images show buildings before an earthquake, December 22, 2022 and collapsed and smoking buildings after, February 8, 2023, in Antakya, Turkey.

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The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Monday and its several aftershocks resulted in the deaths of thousands of people in large portions of Turkey and Syria. Tens of thousands more people were left homeless and injured in the bitterly cold winter weather.

Satellite images courtesy of Maxar Technologies show destroyed buildings and shelters.

Kahramanmaras, Turkey

Then: July 26, 2022

Buildings and a stadium in Kahramanmaras, Turkey on July 26, 2022.

NOW: February 8, 2023

Destroyed buildings and emergency shelters in a stadium in Kahramanmaras, Turkey.

Antakya, Turkey

Then: December 22, 2022

An overview of Antakya, Turkey on December 22, 2022.

Now: February 8, 2023

Collapsed builidings in Antakya, Turkey.

Before: December 22, 2022

An overview of Antakya, Turkey on December 22, 2022.

Now: February 8, 2023

Collapsed builidings in Antakya, Turkey on February 8, 2023.

Before: December 22, 2022

An overview of Antakya, Turkey on December 22, 2022.

Now: February 8, 2023

Collapsed builidings and emergency tents in Antakya, Turkey on February 8, 2023.

Nurdagi, Turkey

Then: September 6, 2019

General view of Nurdagi before an earthquake affected Turkey, September 6, 2019.

Now: February 7, 2023

General view following an earthquake in Nurdagi, Turkey, February 7, 2023.

Then: September 6, 2019

General view of buildings before an earthquake in Nurdagi, Turkey, September 6, 2019.

Now: February 7, 2023

View of emergency tents and damaged buildings.

Islahiye, Turkey

Then: October 4, 2022

Close up view of buildings before an earthquake in Islahiye, Turkey, October 4, 2022.

Now: February 7, 2023

Close up view of collapsed buildings and rescue operations following an earthquake in Islahiye, Turkey, February 7, 2023.

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