Turkey issues arrest warrants for buildings collapsed by earthquake - BBC News

[@anneahlert2997]

If they arrest the building owners and construction companies, they should also arrest any public servants who might have falsely certified the buildings as earthquake safe. Corruption doesn't stop if you don't punish the corrupt.

[@catherineanita5189]

The Richter Scale Magnitude was 7.8. This is equal to the Mercalli Intensity of nine and represents a Violent Intensity. The strongest and well-designed buildings will have structure damage. There will be partial collapse in substantial buildings. The houses will be shifted off of their concrete foundations. The soil underground will lose its stiffness and become soft like sand. Underground pipes are broken.

[@TheRationalDissenter]

people in Turkey including myself think exactly the same. Erdogan's government is accountable too.

[@dallasyap3064]

True

[@healthiswealth1452]

Ok batman

[@healthiswealth1452]

@@jimbo_beans I'm a millennial but ok

[@magatism]

Corrupt people are responsiblefor thousands of deaths.

[@selatinsofta182]

Starting with the corrupt government of erdogan.

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

they voted for Erdogan the diktator..

[@beautifulempatheticliberal5204]

As an empathetic, feminine and liberal minded progressive I'm praying for all the LGBT and bame affected by the earthquake. 🏳️‍🌈🙏

[@gerardk51]

@@beautifulempatheticliberal5204 And the others?

[@crusadinghours3505]

@@gerardk51 He's a troll if you couldn't tell by the name and pfp.

[@apumpkinsmom]

The bravery of the rescue workers willing to crawl into those collapsed buildings is beyond words. It gives me anxiety just watching.

[@mjh5437]

Diddums,poor you.

[@birdlynn417]

I know it. It's terrifyingly. I was having a lot of anxiety too, i just couldn't wrap myself around this horror. The poor, poor people..they don't deserve this. 😢

[@peterdollins3610]

The Turkish Government already knew those buildings could not stand the Earthquakes. They are simply shifting the blame for a catastrophe they are to blame for. I lived through a 6.9 Earthquake in Athens in 1982. i did not see a single building destroyed. 97% or more were absolutely OK. Some had a few cracks at worst. The older places such as my block built by Turks I'd thought must be destroyed had not one crack. The old man below me laughed at my surprise saying Concrete frame structure thick walls filled with loose stones that give back and forth. 'This is earthquake proof.' All these areas are familiar with earthquakes so know what to do and what not to do. The Turkish Government is absolutely to blame for this horrific tragedy that will continue on for a long time yet,

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

and they still continue to vote for Erdogan

[@ozgry1655]

Magnitudes impact goes up exp, in your country is the goverment makes these checks, are there no local authorities?

[@ozgry1655]

@@ismail-paine-de-circ yes we will vote again for him to not to be a shoe licker like you

[@GlasPthalocyanine]

Exactly. And a few cracks might make the building unsafe to the point where it needs to be demolished and rebuilt later on, but that's not the same as hundreds of people dying. It's just heartbreaking seeing so much misery in Turkey, knowing that someone made a fat profit.

[@GlasPthalocyanine]

@@ordinaryvalley but the Turkish government knows that the earthquakes are getting worse. Even if a building can't be 100% earthquake proof, most of the structure should hold together for long enough to get people out.

[@MaryamofShomal]

If that’s the case, then Erdogan must file charges against himself - seeing as how he’s been running the country for over TWENTY YEARS, and he’s the one responsible for making sure that Turkey didn’t have another disaster like in 1999. But he didn’t do a damn thing to protect or prepare the Turkish people, nor to earthquake-proof Turkish homes and buildings. Erdogan instead spent the past two decades plundering Turkey’s state coffers to enrich himself and his cronies, all the while beefing up the military to consolidate his power. One of the first things he did after the earthquakes hit was declare a 3-month state of emergency, thereby giving this despot even _more_ power. It’s not because he cares about the safety or security of the Turkish people. No, it’s because he’s up for re-election in May - and he knows that the voters know that he’s the only leader they’ve had since 1999. Who knows what he’s going to do with all of these additional powers? What comes to mind: January 6 in Washington DC, January 8 in Brasília.

[@moa3810]

or 911 in New York?!

[@perizat1888]

Calm down. Erdogan isn't God and he hasn't created the Earth and isn't in the power of predicting or stopping it from moving. It's the sins of mankind as God has mentioned it in both Quran (sura 42:30, 29:40) and Deuteronomy, Torah (28:20) that cause such disasters. For instance Deuteronomy 28:20 tells "The Lord will send on you curses, confusion and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking Him (God)". Quran sura 29:40 " So We seized each for their sin. We let loose upon some a violent tornado with showers of stones; some were overtaken by a mighty Cry; some were caused to be swallowed up by the earth, and some We drowned. Allah would not wrong them, but it is they who wronged themselves". Sura 42:30 "Whatever misfortune befalls you is a consequence of your own deeds. But much of it He forgives".

[@claire2470]

Hats off to the brave and hero rescuers! May you be safe in saving more and more lives. . .THANK YOU!

[@KaleemAkbar786]

Pray For Turkey 😢

[@claire2470]

@@KaleemAkbar786 Aiwa. . . Turkey and Syria...

[@claire2470]

@Your IP in my About Page what happened to your brain???

[@yvonnelewis4888]

My heart bleeds for the people in Turkey & Syria, how horrific. And in the dead of winter with no food, shelter or warmth. I truly hope more help arrives for these people immediately, they can’t wait for those things- and Syria needs ramped up assistance now. Hope more is inbound and these people can find a modicum of hope in this disaster. 💔

[@N3ur0m4nc3r]

It is horrifying to imagine all those who survived the quake only to die waiting beneath the rubble.

[@idahorefugeecommunityassoc6613]

I salute and bless every rescue member of those rescue teams. May GOD bless you and protect you while you are rescuing our human brothers and sister in the rubble.

[@conversation693]

Those people crawling between thick dangerous slabs of concrete without fear of things falling on them are the hero angels.

[@xxMelaniexx]

Govts need to do better for the people of earth. Natural disasters are going to be big and frequent. The people of Turkey amd Syria deserve better

[@fabianwylie8707]

Why would I in heavens name build in areas of known fault lines beneath them . This is the issue here. Bad planning full stop

[@markwilson1096]

it always comes down to money and who will pay for it. if a company/gov go with the lowest bidder, usually safety is the first area to have corners cut

[@lancoliftssystem4851]

Yeah

[@DixonDixon65]

@Mark Wilson in China, they executed the men responsible for the collapse of the newly building elementary school that crumble in the 7.6 earthquake..killing all those little kids. The company cut corners and lied about its safety. So it was reported..who really knows in China tho!!!

[@TenTenJ]

There is no accountability, amd yet they are the first to come down hard and burden the people.

[@homoblogicus7899]

In tears watching this tragedy...

[@chaosdweller]

I'm not but I feel for all those people, cuz this is literally my worst fear in the world dying burried alive haha.

[@peterah7957]

See what we can do when we work together! I'm sick of war and people displacement

[@vthomas2313]

ALL of these rescuers are what REAL Hero's actually look like🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ナダル-w1j]

Dear earthquake victims and their families I am Japanese and experienced a major earthquake when I was a child, so it is very painful to see the people affected by this earthquake. My father's friend also went to Turkey to help. We hope that the people of Turkey are safe and sound! We are also dispatching experts to teach Japanese earthquake-proof technology to Turkey. We hope that this will be a good opportunity to equip Turkish buildings with earthquake-proof technology.

[@ymReal]

Don't forget Syria as well!! They had an earthquake too!

[@GlasPthalocyanine]

The negligence of building standards is horrific. Thousands are dead and many of the buildings we've seen collapse on the media simply crumbled. What did the builders think was going to happen when they cut corners? Anyone can see that many buildings are still standing yet have been classed as unsafe. The difference is that the people living and working in those buildings had a chance to escape.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

Politicians & contractors sold their souls to slap up garbage & call them structures

[@MKR5210]

No only was it a massive earthquake but it was exceptionally close to the surface. To start issuing warrents at this early stage is actually more likely government officials covering their own backsides and not actually based on facts. And if Turkey wants to start blaming someone for the suffering of the people, how about naming and shaming the POS who decided to decline the offer of help of rescuers and doctors from Cyprus, now that is disgusting and shocking!!!!!!

[@ymReal]

The buildings were junkies unfortunately so proper inspection should have been done frequently. So said! The earthquake was hard, but a good building with w great construction would have saved way way way more lives and less building collapsing. It looks like a war. This is how bad damages are due to innegligence.

[@billmoretz8718]

@user-uy6xw8eg7k unfortunately it takes more money to build better. Turkey has been in a economic downturn for some time now. No guarantees that future construction will be better.

[@pingu9729]

They demolished an isolated one story archive building yesterday. It's already begun.

[@yehmen29]

@@ymReal I wonder how many of the workers who helped build those blocks of flats lived nearby, maybe in those same flats, and are now among the victims. Unfortunately, if you need a job, it's quite difficult to blow the whistle if you think your employer is cutting corners, whether it's in healthcare, education, social services, the food industry, or the building industry. I know so many people who ended up resigning and struggled to find another job, and even if they didn't sign a NDA they can't go to the media as they would be sued for libel. All they can do is warn friends and families: don't go to that hospital, don't put your child in that school, don't rent or buy a flat in that building, don't buy green tea from China...

[@sweetchinmusic801]

BBC (Broadcasting British Colonialism) has completed its metamorphosis from a cruel, Colonialist Channel to a jihadi, Channel. The mouth piece of a thieving robber of a country which oppressed and killed millions over the centuries is now lecturing other countries on human rights. The colonial white man arrogance trying to influence other countries through BBC. They created a political hit job to target Indian Prime minister Modi and to portray him as anti Muslim (The irony of the British talking about human rights). And now his government is one of the fore most in helping turkey and Syria during the devastating earth quake (Even when Turkey and Ergod an was openly supporting the terror state Pakistan). The Indian ethos believes in humanity and 'World is one family'. And the filthy hypocrite called BBC is no where to be seen.

[@jackwilliams8577]

No words enough to thank the rescue team.God bless

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

why allah is not helping?

[@solapowsj25]

Amen. Alleluia.

[@betulc3399]

Thank you to all rescuers! You have a Big heart! Thank you!

[@FoodAnywhere]

Thanks to all rescuers team hope all people found

[@geoffpurdy8138]

All those collapsed buildings appear to be solid concrete construction using the precast concrete slab method which really is asking for trouble in an area known to be earthquake prone ,much better to build using a steel frame like many modern day skyscrapers are across the world .Steel frames would flex and twist and withstand the earthquake much better so cheap construction methods are partly to blame here .

[@samsmith2635]

7.8 followed by a 7.4... Not much is going to survive that without some sort of damage no matter how good your builders and materials were...

[@sunnybunny-z3k]

It's too late to do that should have been done earlier. But make sure new construction must follow the norms and regulation so that precious lives could be saved. My sincere condolences to the family.

[@MERTYILMAZGAMES]

Prob wont happen. Turkey lives and breathes on corruption

[@EmyN]

Too late for what?

[@zenwisdom4259]

Thank you to the Israeli team and their tireless efforts...like he said, saving one life is like saving the whole world. That little boy is like the whole world to his mother and father...

[@rottenheavenly6245]

Thank the Israeli teams? Are you for real…they have plenty of experience of demolishing Palestinian homes and rescuing no one…let me guess you’re a jew

[@zenwisdom4259]

@@rottenheavenly6245 in times like this one should put away the politic and focus on the sufferings of people and applaud the people that risk their lives to save those that are suffering.

[@rottenheavenly6245]

@@zenwisdom4259 it’s times like this one to focus on the suffering Isreal has brought to the Middle East and America has backed them all the way

[@The-Monotheist]

@@zenwisdom4259 you did nothing , you have to save a lot more until the innocent deaths of Palestine are counter balanced. You have to save a lot more Muslim lives , you haven't yet started paying for what you do on daily basis in Palestine.

[@sweetchinmusic801]

BBC (Broadcasting British Colonialism) has completed its metamorphosis from a cruel, Colonialist Channel to a jihadi, Channel. The mouth piece of a thieving robber of a country which oppressed and killed millions over the centuries is now lecturing other countries on human rights. The colonial white man arrogance trying to influence other countries through BBC. They created a political hit job to target Indian Prime minister Modi and to portray him as anti Muslim (The irony of the British talking about human rights). And now his government is one of the fore most in helping turkey and Syria during the devastating earth quake. The Indian ethos believes in humanity and 'World is one family'. And the filthy hypocrite called BBC is no where to be seen.

[@LisaSmith-ln7cx]

What about the inspectors? The government should be held accountable too.

[@chaosdweller]

🤔

[@shahkhan6713]

So it's possible for the world to come together, just a shame it takes a tragedy.. True heroes

[@karenhastings8561]

Building regs corruption is on a MEGA scale.Of course, this is the problem leading to such a high death rate.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing…?

[@divinelittlehouse1909]

God bless all volunteers working hard, mighty god give them strength

[@faisal-39]

From Yemen, our hearts are with you.. Our prayers are for the Syrian and Turkish peoples as a result of the devastating earthquake disaster.. And we ask the Almighty to have mercy on all of their dead.. And to grant the injured a speedy recovery 🙏🏻❤️ Please support the channel. Subscribe

[@MalchikGuy]

An arrest warrant should be issued for the writer of that sentence fragment title which gave me a headache.

[@shellz7041]

😂😂😂😂

[@shellz7041]

I agree😃

[@mgrella63]

The builders shouldve built those buildings to withstand earthquakes like they build in Japan and the West coast of the USA Such a tragic loss my heart goes out to everyone affected by this horrible earthquake.

[@MERTYILMAZGAMES]

They didnt bcs weak buildings are cheaper. The only extra cost is bribery to get them verified

[@rogermelly1710]

They believe in fatalism - Inshallah - They don't need to build in safety as Allah decides

[@minhchaubuingoc8384]

@@MERTYILMAZGAMES it's the fault of building company. When my parents built our house, we paid for all the concrete they requested, only to discover later when we have rain leakage all over the house that they took our concrete that we bought and replaced with rubbles and sand and all kind of trash, then cover up with the floor tile

[@MERTYILMAZGAMES]

@@minhchaubuingoc8384 true but also lets not forget people who certify them as legally solid buildings

[@Rougeman]

The people who wrongly certified any affected building need to be arrested as well!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

Horrible what those victims endure. God bless their souls not to suffer with a mountain on their heads

[@davidnicholson8812]

God bless you all from America.. So horrible my heart and soul grieving

[@merla9743]

I wonder where your god was when the earth shook? Couldn't he have been more careful?

[@んムムÐタモモ]

Your country did this using the HAARP technology

[@wynginit]

@@んムムÐタモモ why would the US target Turkey? If our country did this somehow, there should be riots until those who did it are held responsible- I would be furious! But it just doesn't make sense why such a horrific thing would've been done on purpose.

[@んムムÐタモモ]

@@wynginit for barring Sweden 's entry in NATO

[@wynginit]

@@んムムÐタモモ That's a dumb reason. Also, after looking into HARRP tech, no way it can do that kind of stuff. This kind of destruction is still held only by God/Mother Nature. It's heart breaking and horrifying but it's silly to just point fingers at random countries to blame.

[@Flyfreenow]

I’m amazed at bravery ofthe people who tunnel in very dangerous and unstable places to pull people out. Thank you so much. I don’t think I could do it. Bless you ❤

[@NickanM]

Desperation and love are powerful. _If my family members were trapped, I wouldn't hesitate to dig and dive in if help didn't arrive._

[@louisehutauruk1925]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@blackgown7485]

They have no choice and no one from alllll countries have gone to help them...even charities who have gone are just giving aid but not lifting their hands to help dig ppl out

[@yehmen29]

The man who was being rescued by Dr Malcolm, after saying Salam to him, asked him if he was OK... I guess he didn't want the rescuer to get trapped with him.

[@Flyfreenow]

@@yehmen29 I heard that too. My heart felt his care of another.

[@glynisansara]

Thank you all the volunteers. Thanks to Gift of the Givers from South Africa.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing…?

[@Birdmomcas]

God bless the people who risk their life to save the Turkish and Syrian people ❤️ what happened here in Turkey really breaks my heart 😞🥺I’m glad we are safe by God’s protection ❤️🙏🏻

[@shahd2444]

I don't wish this to happen to me, anyone, something very terrifying when you walk and shake the ground as you walk, shake houses, the victims under demolished houses, and children who have become without a mother or father, may God have mercy on all the dead.💔

[@beautifulempatheticliberal5204]

As an empathetic, feminine and liberal minded progressive I'm praying for all the LGBT and bame affected by the earthquake. 🏳️‍🌈🙏

[@birdlynn417]

💝💗🙏 No, they did not deserve this. Cheap buildings built on that dangerous fault lines was so careless.

[@beautifulempatheticliberal5204]

@@J5X7 Which term would you prefer my non white master?

[@shahd2444]

@@birdlynn417 It's true if there are problems in the buildings and its biggest disaster when an earthquake comes, these buildings will be destroyed.

[@Natasha_100]

Get out of high rise buildings. Clearly not worth the risk. Move into the country and become self sustainable.

[@anitagubalane7510]

I salute to all the uniform personnel who are rescuing the an earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. May God bless you all. ❤️🙏🇹🇷

[@SayedHamra83]

What about those involved in the construction of the buildings that were signed off via legal amnesties for a fee?

[@rhezapilapil6225]

Pray for Turkey & Syria and to everyone who was affected & victims of the deadly quake.

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

Erdogan and Putin to pray for them..

[@solapowsj25]

Amen.

[@RichardTClark396]

Unfortunately to late for that GOD has taken his hand off these countries :( the Bible says Damascus shall become a ruinous HEAP and the Euphrates river shall dry up 2 biblical prophecies that have come to fruition!

[@thomassmith4678]

Unfortunately, there are even larger catastrophes ahead of us. The only chance to survive is to unite on the basis of goodness and mutual help and to build the *Creative* *Society.* Details in the documentary: *"Diary* *of* *the* *Last* *Human* *on* *Earth* | *Short* *Film"* (on Creative Society KZbin channel)

[@mushrafchipy586]

I might add Ukrainian Nation too, it's been almost one year now and still suffering from Russian's leader Putin Hitler and another countries leaders are involved with Russia to do Inhuman act of Evil barbaric corrupt Satanic On Ukraine. But all these Evil pagan ideology leaders will not scape From The Eyes Of ALMIGHTY GOD HE Will Give Justice to those who been Oppressed by Evil barbaric corrupt Dictators.

[@mercedm87]

Thanks to the locals and international rescuers; including trained dogs. Don’t lose hope yet!

[@pohanahawaii]

👍👍 How amazing the Israeli team, from one of the smallest countries in the world who is in a conflict zone themselves, was one of the first on the scene and rescued the most number of people in all 68 international rescue team! Respect 🙏

[@hmmmmm2634]

Israel is in a situation it created and maintains itself. It tortures and murders people daily. Let’s not forget that fact

[@moa3810]

Maybe they were expecting something

[@nelliethursday1812]

The rescuing of these poor people is not a contest with score cards

[@pamelagarlito7149]

Israel not so far from Turkey u know, along with Russia or Ukraine, or Italy. Since emergency no sky or airport traffic law. They have private plane for the emergency rescuers. And not a contest of numbers of rescues people. The othere international rescue teams also there for those unplaced people especially the childrens and seniors.

[@hmmmmm2634]

@@moa3810 …more land maybe….

[@fionalegrand6752]

These corrupt officials, especially the Govt who authorised these buildings MUST be punished.. They used Concrete Panels instead of Blocks or bricks,that is why these panels couldnt support the shock nor the weight of the building..These panels are easier to use but *MUST BE BANNED WORLDWIDE*

[@stefo95]

How will they fit the buildings in a courthouse?

[@jayrie98]

This is so heartbreaking.. Dapat di nagtatayo ng buildings sa may faultline.. Nakakalungkot.. Sana maimbento na ng aparato na makakapagbigay ng sign kung may lindol..para maging mas alerto na ang mga tao.. Prayers.

[@jaysimon4840]

people that are trapped have the will to live do not give up hope for them, until their last breath save them.

[@samirsingh6445]

I feel so bad for the people that died

[@davelarson6682]

Exactly how do you issue a warrant for a building 🤔

[@dy6682]

Looting in this tragic situation is truly disgusting!

[@Dorr234]

It is west's fault, everything is our fault

[@JPdynabook]

Dear earthquake victims and their families, I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering that you are going through as a result of the devastating earthquake that struck your region. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you are not alone. The world is with you and we are all here to support you in any way we can. I hope that the outpouring of love and support from around the world brings you comfort and helps you to heal. I want you to know that your resilience and strength in the face of this tragedy is an inspiration to us all. I have no doubt that, with the support of your loved ones and the wider community, you will be able to overcome this challenging time and rebuild your lives. Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish you all the best in your recovery.

[@perizat1888]

Many thanks for your heartwarming words from a Persian Muslim. May Allah bless you abundantly.

[@Abrafikitchen]

Please don't stop there are live people still there 🙏

[@brendamaharaj9463]

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THESE PEOPLE WHO WORK TIRELESSLY AND SELFLESSLY TO SAVE LIVES🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rosemariebailey638]

Do Not Stop looking for survivors 🙏

[@shooster5884]

A ban in new building of any kind in cities over the major fault lines needed to be implemented decades ago. Instead new urban and residential centres away from them with rail connections to existing cities would have saved many lives. Every building in such centres could have been well designed and regulation inspected giving the greatest chance of surviving an earthquake like this.

[@Oskar-o2d]

That's what the government does name and shame

[@Heartadia]

The government should be the first held accountable.

[@michaelleonardo2327]

Hearts an prayers go out to all the people in turkey an surrounded ing city's. Pure tragedy 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@goodkarna]

Arrest government inspectors! A builder only does what it takes to pass inspection which apparently in TurkeyA is to bribe.

[@TheRationalDissenter]

exactly, directors of city planning in Turkey appointed by the government have somehow become millionaires.

[@micinum]

Surviving 7.8 earthquake that was on 10kg depth is almost impossible, whatever didn't fell was pure luck.

[@art.demirjian9721]

I am very grateful to Israel to be the first in the rescue mission in Turkia. I am glad to hear that the Turkish Government is taking tough action against those building contractors for neglecting to build according to the standard of highly durable buildings against earthquakes, also glad to hear tough action is being taken against unlawful and harmful activities which is totally outrageous to see some individuals taking advantage of the situation for inappropriate behavior. I like the expression which is being used in Israel: "One person is a world". Indeed every human being introduces an especially powerful Kingdom of their own to the World. My prayers to all rescue teams in Turkia.

[@gdewyg]

How can you blame someone for earthquake?

[@magatism]

When one building stands and another newly built collapses, the construction must be investigated.

[@NailahRoberts]

Turkey is known for earthquakes so modern buildings have to be designed and built to withstand them.

[@lynryall1317]

Idiot

[@magdalaas]

They have the technology to cause earthquakes. Earth is in a very different kind of world war at the moment!

[@zeenathkausar1610]

When TURKEY 🇹🇷 is purn to earthquakes places on epicenter then what the govt. Had done wooden houses 🏘 one floor two floor bot more than this NOBODY is to be blamed for earthquakes but the lives would have been saved if the construction of wood

[@oguzdrvirus3119]

There are over 230.000 rescue teams personal. 8,294 of them are foreign team personnel from other countries. We do not underestimate and thank you very much. Need help also syria!

[@lauraparisi4978]

The buildings are too high. 2 story ones would be better in earthquake prone areas

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing…?

[@oceanrock733]

Good that they have swift Justice! Those rescuers are truly amazing!

[@hmmmmm2634]

Also huge respect to the anonymous Pakistani man who walked into the Turkish Embassy in the USA and donated $ 30 million to the earthquake appeal. Is this not News enough for the BBC?

[@moa3810]

Wow...That should have made headlines!

[@navyseal1689]

@@moa3810 fake story

[@hmmmmm2634]

@@navyseal1689 Absolutely not fake. It’s in all the news in the Gulf and the east. If the BBC intentionally does not report that’s another thing….

[@hmmmmm2634]

@@moa3810 It did make headlines in all the Gulf countries and in the east. A huge gesture like this would only be reported here if Bezos or Musk did it.

[@sweetchinmusic801]

BBC (Broadcasting British Colonialism) has completed its metamorphosis from a cruel, Colonialist Channel to a jihadi, Channel. The mouth piece of a thieving robber of a country which oppressed and killed millions over the centuries is now lecturing other countries on human rights. The colonial white man arrogance trying to influence other countries through BBC. They created a political hit job to target Indian Prime minister Modi and to portray him as anti Muslim (The irony of the British talking about human rights). And now his government is one of the fore most in helping turkey and Syria during the devastating earth quake (Even when Turkey and Ergod an was openly supporting the terror state Pakistan). The Indian ethos believes in humanity and 'World is one family'. And the filthy hypocrite called BBC is no where to be seen.

[@jackrapiport6824]

Makes no scense, in places like this u can only build one story houses with lightwieght materials, anyone who allowed such buildings is at fault, mainly the government, who are they to issue arrest warrants while they are the intruders?

[@nemospence2724]

Israel delegation rescuing 19 lives so far...Thank You!! From the Philippines

[@Goddessoftime442]

my deepest condonances and prayers from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏 to every single families in turkey that lost so much

[@lopachaudhuri2570]

*Salute to all Rescue team members, Word is not sufficient for them.. Praying for all Those who r in Hospital get well soon. GOD GIVE THEM strength* 🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳

[@TheUncommonShaman]

❤️❤️❤️👑

[@claudepoulin8558]

Accusations against builders that as plans approved by the government agency and inspectors working for that same government?? Passe the puck or what…

[@Sardonic-Angel]

Poorly constructed title. Quite embarrassing actually..

[@gdewyg]

No, that's natural disaster

[@tripdiz1341]

@@gdewyg actually, there was suppose to be upgrades to newly constructed buildings. Built with earthquakes in mind. Apparently, many new buildings collapsed. This newsclip mentions this. You can build buildings that can withstand earthquakes. Look @ japan for example, there are atleast one building thats on large springs.

[@marjoriecoey3418]

So awful! All those people killed

[@navajyotichetia8968]

Building built with deep and wide enough foundations taking into consideration soil conditions during earthquake (soil liquefaction) and more than adequate iron bar reinforcements and with limited floors are generally earthquake durable if they are made mainly by concrete pour technique since that integrates the entire building as one. These buildings appear to be built like leggo parts joining and with as little of iron bars and column thickness- thus the Pancaking

[@sametsamet-sr3nj]

People's life's stolen from them by corrupted people the money become God unfortunately.

[@MH_Bikes]

I hope they are also arresting building inspectors.

[@dr.debbiewilliams]

How old were the collapsed buildings in Turkey? How did they pass inspection?

[@ervaunal1054]

Some of the buildings were relatively new, with some being constructed within the past two years. Unfortunately, many mayors are known to allow buildings to pass safety inspections in exchange for bribes. However, the district of Erzin in Hatay is known for its strict adherence to building safety regulations and has a reputation for not accepting bribes. As a result, no buildings in the district were destroyed during the event, although some sustained damage.

[@veramentegina]

thank you for all the foreign help to this unfortunate people..

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

theres almost no buildings in the world that can withstand a 7.8+ earthquake

[@GM-oi4vg]

Maybe in Japan.

[@Vale-nuit]

California and Japan can easily withstand it

[@IHateEnglish10282]

We know but someone needs to be punished

[@prasangurung5253]

Here in Nepal after earthquake 7 yrs ago the govt.changed the rules for construction... the estimate or building cost doubled for a normal residential building for high rise building may be tripled the cost.

[@ervaunal1054]

the district of Erzin in Hatay with a strict adherence to building safety regulations was not affected. Not a single building in the district wad destroyed during the event. So yes proper buildings can withstand major earthquakes

[@Rumplestiltskin777]

Anyone that did that should be arrested

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

Erdogan?

[@wingberry123]

Corruption is clearly deep rooted in their system.

[@ismail-paine-de-circ]

they voted for Erdogan.. go to him now..

[@jamessmythe1891]

The incompetence and level of corruption is mind blowing, calls for regime change, the country needs to be taken over and ruled by outsiders.

[@chaosdweller]

🤔

[@anavgeekspassion5727]

@@jamessmythe1891 Watch your tongue.

[@MERTYILMAZGAMES]

@@jamessmythe1891 because that worked out in the history of mankind. Irony, ofc.

[@EeroMyrsky]

As if the officials ordering arrests weren't fully aware of the shoddy quality of the building before the earthquake. They knew. They're just trying to distract so no one will look too closely at them

[@elaine58schneider33]

Prayers for all

[@ItsMeAmb3rly]

I'm not sure what could have withstood these earthquakes! Mother nature doesnt play and now we have to help each other! RIP to the ones we have lost and im praying for you all.

[@selatinsofta182]

The government of Erdogan is responsible for this tragedy because they failed to enforce the building codes. Who gave the builders permits to build?

[@samsonsoturian6013]

This has been ongoing for decades.

[@Happiness.789]

6200 building collapsed is extremely high. Japanese building could withstand earthquake upto 9 magnitude.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

6200 buildings collapsed¿ Geez.. I guess.. you always hear of # of people.. but I never hear of structures. TY for the info. Breaks your heart

[@sopianhadi9456]

Terimakasih ❤️ atas kabar beritanya 👍, Turut berduka untuk Turki dan Suriah , Allohuma amiin ya rabbal a'alamiin 🙏

[@VNV67]

A earthquake of a Magnitude of 7.8 is pretty strong quake. I would think that even here in the US would have a lot of damage. But with type of construction and the materials used, they didn't have a chance. I am sure there will be a lot of people arrested here. 113 is just the tip of the iceberg.

[@timmy2310]

Those buildings turned to dust. Hope those responsible are held accountable

[@marianlincoln9008]

While their at it arresting those that built those buildings... They need to arrest the building inspectors for not doing their jobs insuring these buildings were built to code and the materials were of the proper quality.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing…?

[@sumiland6445]

The survivors had to be their own rescuers until outside help got to them. God bless them all and comfort them in loosing so many loved ones. I want to hug them all 🥺💔

[@sallyzachariah8913]

My prayers are with the families of the deceased 😭🙏🙏

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing…?

[@greatestytcommentator]

WOW, I thought the obviously un-safe buildings were the Older Ones!

[@johannasingan9509]

Ohh my God..please save them 😭🙏🙏

[@roystonboodoo7525]

Really risking their lives to save others is Godly

[@lyndanlyngwa5512]

These r the same type of building constitution that r done in india where we often see building collapse in mumbai and other areas etc........

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing…?

[@caveman4595]

Those arrest warrants should be for government officials too they knew these contractors were not doing a good job. 🐦🐤🐦

[@RovexHD]

Wow so tragic

[@juanmoetaco6582]

I'm not saying you can't give a building an arrest warrant but won't the handcuffs have to be a little big to accommodate for the large building wrists?

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today…?

[@scorpion-be2qd]

What people don't understand is that the magnitude and intensity of an earthquake are different things.The intensity of the earthquake increases logarithmically, not linearly but not. In other words, there is a difference in intensity between two earthquakes of magnitude 7 and 8. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7 in two different places can be felt of very different magnitude (proximity to the surface, soil structure, type of earthquake, etc.). most of the earthquakes that occur in Japan occur at a depth of 60-70 km. It is felt in more space, but less in severity (not its size)... The first of the two earthquakes that occurred in Turkey was at a depth of 24 km and the other at a depth of 10 km.. You must be crazy, is this a joke?.. The city of Hatay, which is one of the places where the destruction is intense in Turkey, is a very soft ground consisting of alluvial soils. There are certainly engineers and contractors to blame, but stop blaming a country so much when people are in so much pain.

[@scorpion-be2qd]

@@triciazena81 We don't know if there are too many conspiracy theories like that.

[@tzyyyuin]

@@triciazena81 Using a catastrophic tragedy to spread conspiracy theory! Shame on you!

[@pingu9729]

@@triciazena81Brüh

[@moa3810]

@@triciazena81 This is a serious allegation but it is possible. How did the Turks know 10 seconds before to close their pipelines though?!

[@pingu9729]

@@moa3810 p-waves, I think.