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Religion & Spirituality | March 8, 2010

Powerful Earthquake hits Turkey (Photos)

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Christian Activism Examiner

A powerful earthquake hit Turkey at 4:32 a.m. (0232 GMT) and was centered near the village of Basyurt. At least 40 have died and at least 100 are reported injured within the Elazig province. One village is reported as completely leveled. The earthquake was measured at 6.0.

Please pray for the people of Turkey.

 


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Slideshow: Turkey Earthquake - Initial Photos

In this image from TV, showing emergency workers as they lift the lifeless body of an elderly man, pulled dead from the rubble in Elazig Province, eastern Turkey, following a strong earthquake Monday March 8, 2010. A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, knocking down many stone or mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages in Elazig Province, an official said. (AP Photo / DHA TV)

Slideshow: Turkey Earthquake - Initial Photos

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