Search continues for survivors of Morocco earthquake.
Search continues for survivors of Morocco earthquake.
Morocco Earthquake: The devastating earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8 has caused huge devastation. It has destroyed people’s lives. The death toll from Morocco’s deadliest earthquake has risen to more than 2,800 with more than 2,500 injured. Rescue operation teams engaged in relief work are working hard to find survivors.
Help is being received from other countries
Rescue teams from various countries have joined with Morocco to locate survivors after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the High Atlas Mountains late on September 8. Morocco has accepted offers of aid from Spain and Britain. Both have sent teams of experts for relief and rescue operations along with search dogs. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have also provided assistance. Algeria also sent three planes to provide rescue workers and other medical services.
According to media reports, the government said that every possible effort is being made to save people. The government is providing drinking water and also food, relief camps and blankets to the people affected by the earthquake. Besides, facilities for medical services have also been made available.
The most powerful earthquake since 1900
It was the North African country’s deadliest earthquake since 1960, when a single tremor killed at least 12,000 people, and the most powerful since at least 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The damage caused to Morocco’s cultural heritage is slowly coming to light. The buildings of the Old City of Marrakesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have been destroyed. The earthquake also caused major damage to the historically important 12th century Tinmel Mosque.
