Powerful Earthquake Kills Hundreds in Turkey, Syria

A powerful earthquake struck the border between Turkey and Syria, causing significant damage and prompting rescue efforts. The earthquake led to the collapse of over 1700 buildings and a rising death toll. Oil flows to the Mediterranean port of Jahan were halted as a precaution, although no pipeline damage was reported. Turkey is in a highly active seismic zone, and this earthquake is considered the most powerful since 1999, possibly since 1939.

What time did the earthquake strike the border between Turkey and Syria?

• 2:00 AM

• 4:00 AM

• 6:00 AM

• 8:00 AM

How many buildings collapsed on the Turkish side of the border due to the earthquake?

• Over 500

• Over 2000

• Over 1000

• Over 1700

Why were oil flows to the Mediterranean port halted?

• To prevent oil theft

• Because of damage to the oil terminal

• As a precautionary measure

• Due to detected leaks in the pipelines

What is the status of the pipelines carrying crude oil to the Jahan Oil terminal?

• They are under repair

• They are undamaged

• They have leaks

• They are damaged

How does the recent earthquake compare to past earthquakes in Turkey?

• It is the least powerful since 1939

• It is the least powerful since 1999

• It is the most powerful since 1999

• It is the most powerful since 2009