 This was the most powerful earthquake in more than a decade.  The U.S. Geological Survery reports a magnitude of 7.2 for the quake.  CNN reports that.

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 This was the most powerful earthquake in more than a decade.  The U.S. Geological Survery reports a magnitude of 7.2 for the quake.  CNN reports that at least 217 people were killed.  In addition, about 350 people were injured.

 Flashlights  Shovels  Heavy Machinery  Medical Aid  Food  Clean drinking water  Air ambulance  Helicopters

 Electricity and natural gas off in most of the city  People sleeping on rooftops or in the streets  Not sufficient food or clean water

 How many sources can you find in this article?  What are they?  Example: U.S. Geological Survey

 Antolian news agency  U.S. Geological Survey  Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan  Turkish Red Crescent  CNN Turk  Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag

 Collapsed  Debris  Wreckage  Magnitude  Trapped in the rubble  Death toll

 “Israel offered Turkey, `any help it may require´ after the earthquake”  “Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women who are working to bring assistance to this stricken region”- U.S. President Barack Obama