Historical Events tagged with "muradiye"
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Natural Disasters
Çaldıran–Muradiye Earthquake Devastates Turkey
November 24th, 1976 48 years ago
A devastating earthquake struck eastern Turkey, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage. The region, particularly the towns of Çaldıran and Muradiye, suffered severe destruction, with buildings collapsing and infrastructure failing. Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people perished in the quake, which registered a magnitude of 7.5. Emergency services struggled to respond in a timely manner due to the remote geographic location of the affected areas. The aftermath led to widespread humanitarian efforts.
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