Earthquake in Turkey: “100,000 are still buried under the debris” says professor

His calculation is shocking Turkish professor of geophysicswho stated that, according to the data provided by the state, under the debrismore than ten days after the disaster earthquake in Turkey and Syria, there are over 100,000 inhabitants.

“According to the data provided by the state on the buildings that collapsed, the population, etc., until now 150,000 people came out from under the debris either dead or injured. Today at least 100,000 people are still buried under the debris. Some of them are still alive today. About 0.1% or 0.2%. This is important. From Malatea to Hatay, even for a lifetime, the rubble must not be removed” shocks Professor Ovgyun Ahmet Ercan

Despite the slim hopes of finding survivors, ten days after the earthquake, rescue crews and volunteers do not give up their efforts in the earthquake affected areas.

This persistence was rewarded with the rescue of 12-year-old Osman Halebigehof the boy who was rescued in the Ekinci district and rushed to a hospital, according to Anadolu Agency.

Source: News Beast

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