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Ladybbird · 09-09-23, 08:41

At Least 632 DEAD After Powerful 6.8 Earthquake Rocks Morocco-Streets Reduced to Rubble in Marrakech Region

Powerful Tremors Caused Panic in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat and Led to Deaths in Villages Near The Atlas Mountains

BBC 9 SEP 2023

A powerful earthquake centred in Moroccos’ High Atlas mountains killed hundreds of people, the government said, after buildings collapsed and people fled their shuddering homes in several cities and towns.

Residents of Marrakech, the nearest major city to the epicentre, said some buildings had collapsed in the old city, a Unesco world heritage site, and local television showed pictures of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars after the quake struck at 11.11pm on Friday.

On Saturday morning, Moroccan television reports raised the death toll to 632, with 329 injured, citing the interior ministry. Earlier, the ministry said there were hundreds of deaths in the provinces near the quake centre. The ministry added that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns.

A local official said most deaths were in mountainous areas that were hard to reach.

“The earth shook for about 20 seconds. Doors opened and shut by themselves as I rushed downstairs from the second floor,” said Hamid Afkir, a teacher in a mountainous area west of the epicentre near Taroudant, adding there had been aftershocks.

Moroccos’ geophysical centre said the quake struck in the Ighil area of the High Atlas with a magnitude of 7.2. The US Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 6.8 and said it was at a relatively shallow depth of 18.5km (11.5 miles).

Ladybbird · 11-09-23, 13:36

Race Against Time in Morocco- Bread and Water Given to Survivors

Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Nearly 2,500

BBC 11 SEP 2023

The quake was the strongest to hit the nations’ centre in more than a century and many people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble deep in the Atlas Mountains, including holidaymakers that are still missing

More than 2,000 people have died so far after a rare and strong earthquake struck Morocco, close to the popular tourist city of Marrakech on Friday night. The search for survivors is continuing amid fears the death toll could rise substantially.

The quake was the strongest to hit the nation’s centre in more than a century and many people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble deep in the Atlas Mountains. Tremors were felt as far away as Portugal and Spain as holidaymakers in the North African country recall waking up to trembling rooms and screams. At least 2,012 people died in the 7.2 magnitude quake, Morocco’s Interior Ministry reported Saturday night. At least 2,059 more people were injured — 1,404 critically — the ministry said. Plus many people, including Brits, are still unaccounted for.

A Moroccan-based British journalist told the Mirror yesterday that he was woken by his wife's piercing scream and in minutes many of their walls had pancaked to the ground. He likened the chaos to a warzone. "I've been in six or seven war zones as a journalist and so the only thing I can liken it to — the noise, the confusion and the sheer terror of being in a situation where you feel so vulnerable — is a war zone", said Martin Jay.

People comfort each other while digging graves for victims

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 45,756 Thanks: 27,356 Thanked 14,447 Times in 10,253 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Race Against Time in Morocco -Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,500 At Least 632 DEAD After Powerful 6.8 Earthquake Rocks Morocco-Streets Reduced to Rubble in Marrakech Region Powerful Tremors Caused Panic in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat and Led to Deaths in Villages Near The Atlas Mountains BBC 9 SEP 2023 A powerful earthquake centred in Moroccos’ High Atlas mountains killed hundreds of people, the government said, after buildings collapsed and people fled their shuddering homes in several cities and towns. Residents of Marrakech, the nearest major city to the epicentre, said some buildings had collapsed in the old city, a Unesco world heritage site, and local television showed pictures of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars after the quake struck at 11.11pm on Friday. On Saturday morning, Moroccan television reports raised the death toll to 632, with 329 injured, citing the interior ministry. Earlier, the ministry said there were hundreds of deaths in the provinces near the quake centre. The ministry added that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns. A local official said most deaths were in mountainous areas that were hard to reach. “The earth shook for about 20 seconds. Doors opened and shut by themselves as I rushed downstairs from the second floor,” said Hamid Afkir, a teacher in a mountainous area west of the epicentre near Taroudant, adding there had been aftershocks. Moroccos’ geophysical centre said the quake struck in the Ighil area of the High Atlas with a magnitude of 7.2. The US Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 6.8 and said it was at a relatively shallow depth of 18.5km (11.5 miles). __________________ Nil Carborundum Illegitemi My Advice is Free My Friendship is Priceless..> IF YOU WANT TO POST ON THIS SITE YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES SECTION.YOU CAN THEN POST IN ANY THREAD-SPAM=BAN! MANBABY 'THE END IS NIGH FOR ME' PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 45,756 Thanks: 27,356 Thanked 14,447 Times in 10,253 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: Race Against Time in Morocco -Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,500 Race Against Time in Morocco- Bread and Water Given to Survivors Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Nearly 2,500 BBC 11 SEP 2023 The quake was the strongest to hit the nations’ centre in more than a century and many people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble deep in the Atlas Mountains, including holidaymakers that are still missing More than 2,000 people have died so far after a rare and strong earthquake struck Morocco, close to the popular tourist city of Marrakech on Friday night. The search for survivors is continuing amid fears the death toll could rise substantially. The quake was the strongest to hit the nation’s centre in more than a century and many people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble deep in the Atlas Mountains. Tremors were felt as far away as Portugal and Spain as holidaymakers in the North African country recall waking up to trembling rooms and screams. At least 2,012 people died in the 7.2 magnitude quake, Morocco’s Interior Ministry reported Saturday night. At least 2,059 more people were injured — 1,404 critically — the ministry said. Plus many people, including Brits, are still unaccounted for. A Moroccan-based British journalist told the Mirror yesterday that he was woken by his wife's piercing scream and in minutes many of their walls had pancaked to the ground. He likened the chaos to a warzone. "I've been in six or seven war zones as a journalist and so the only thing I can liken it to — the noise, the confusion and the sheer terror of being in a situation where you feel so vulnerable — is a war zone", said Martin Jay. People comfort each other while digging graves for victims __________________ Nil Carborundum Illegitemi My Advice is Free My Friendship is Priceless..> IF YOU WANT TO POST ON THIS SITE YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES SECTION.YOU CAN THEN POST IN ANY THREAD-SPAM=BAN! MANBABY 'THE END IS NIGH FOR ME' PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...

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