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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

NOW: February 8, 2023

Antakya, Turkey

Then: December 22, 2022

Now: February 8, 2023

Before: December 22, 2022

Now: February 8, 2023

Before: December 22, 2022

Now: February 8, 2023

Nurdagi, Turkey

Then: September 6, 2019

Now: February 7, 2023

Then: September 6, 2019

Now: February 7, 2023

Islahiye, Turkey

Then: October 4, 2022

Now: February 7, 2023

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