Photos of Turkish and Syrian cities before and after earthquakes appeared on the network (7 photos + 5 videos)
At the same time, a settlement was found where not a single building collapsed and not a single person died.
A series of terrible earthquakes literally wiped out several cities. Most of the destruction occurred in Turkey and Syria. TO unfortunately, many people died: in Turkey - 31,974 people, in Syria - about 8,500 victims. The rubble is still being sorted out, it is quite possible that the victims there will be more.
Satellite images of Turkey and Syria:
Turkish province of Hatay
Syria
In Turkey, even the sea receded from the shore
With regard to Turkey: many began to ask questions about that the buildings “stacked” like houses of cards. The answer is very simple - corruption.
The construction industry is overgrown with nepotism and bribery. All expenses were cut, and the money went into the pocket of the right people. Well, the quality building materials you can evaluate yourself:
But the most interesting is in the province of Hatay, which is stronger the rest suffered from earthquakes, the city of Erzin was found. In him all the buildings were preserved and not a single person died. And all thanks to decent mayor Okkesh Elmasoglu:
Okkesh Elmasoglu is Turkey's new national hero
Erzin city
This citizen resolutely suppressed all attempts of corruption on construction sites and personally checked all the objects. If found violations standards - immediately closed the construction site.
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I didn't allow illegally build any building. I was angry, criticized and threatened, asking: “Do you think that only you are honest in this country?” But but now my conscience does not torment me.
Now he has become a national hero of Turkey. It is possible that in the future he will be able to compete for the presidency.