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Conflict, Compassion, and Context: Turkey/Syria Earthquake 2023

How do we make sense of the conflict in our world?

Geological and Geographical Data

ESRI Disaster Response Program
Access Earthquake data, live feeds, technology, and resources:
M 7.5 - 4 km SSE of Ekinözü, Turkey
Geological data from the USGS.
Home Layers Share UN-ASIGN Marash/Antep earthquake (6 February 2023, M 7.8)
An ArcGIS map exploring the earthquake.
Türkiye: Earthquakes, Southern Türkiye On 06 February 2023 (As of 06 February)
UN OCHA - Earthquake Situation Map
ESRI Turkey - Event Magnitude Web Map
SCIENCEMapped: The World’s Major Earthquakes from 1956‒2022
Major earthquakes have occurred since time immemorial, but their observation and impact have not been evenly distributed around the globe.

When bad things happen

Here are some books we recommend that can help with grieving and compassion to those who have experienced loss.

Coping with the Aftermath of Natural Disasters by Lisa A. Crayton
Call Number: 363.34 CRA
ISBN: 9781725341326
Publication Date: 2019
Readers will discover tested strategies to help navigate their feelings, practice self-care, and assist others through the storm's aftermath.
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden by Heather Smith; Rachel Wada (Illustrator)
Call Number: E SMI
ISBN: 9781459821033
Publication Date: 2019
Anna's Heaven by Stian Hole
Call Number: E HOL
ISBN: 9780802854414
Publication Date: 2014
Cry, Heart, but Never Break by Glenn Ringtved; Charlotte Pardi (Illustrator); Robert Moulthrop (Translator)
Call Number: E RIN
ISBN: 9781592701872
Publication Date: 2016
Cyparissus by Marta Sanmamed; Sonja Wimmer (Illustrator); Jon Brokenbrow (Translator)
Call Number: E SAN
ISBN: 9788416147106
Publication Date: 2015
A Stone for Sascha by Aaron Becker
Call Number: E BEC
ISBN: 9780763665968
Publication Date: 2018
Bug in a Vacuum by Mélanie Watt
Call Number: E WAT
ISBN: 9781770496453
Publication Date: 2015

News Updates

February 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake news
Updates from CNN
Turkey and Syria earthquake updates
Updates from The Guardian
Live Updates | Turkey, Syria earthquake kills thousands
Updates from the AP
Earthquake’s Death Toll Jumps to Over 4,300 in Turkey and Syria
Updates from the New York Times.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
From The National - UAE

Relief Efforts

Here’s how to help victims of the earthquake.
From the New York Times, February 6, 2023
Turkey-Syria earthquake: UAE's Emirates Red Crescent calls for volunteers to mobilise relief supplies for families
From the Khaleej Times
How to donate to international aid groups to help victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake
From The National - UAE
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: 10 ways UAE residents can donate to emergency relief efforts
From the Khaleej Times
Emirates Red Crescent calls for participation in 'Bridges of Goodness' campaign in support of quake-ravaged Turkey, Syria
From Gulf News
Bridges of goodness
appeal in the name of humanity and in support of the Bridges of Good campaign:
The International Charity Organization invites you to provide relief to the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey, by providing: Tents, blankets, food parcels, medicines, sanitary baskets, rubble removal equipment, lamps, clothes, and more.
Volunteers.ae
Look for volunteering opportunities here.

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