7.2 Earthquake Hits Turkey

7.2 Earthquake Hits Turkey
Umit Bektas / Reuters

Ercis, Turkey, Oct. 24, 2011
A man sobs as he holds the body of his daughter, who died as the 7.2 trembler ripped through southeast Turkey on Sunday. The earthquake has claimed the lives of hundreds of people, as officials are slowly learning as they assess the damage toll.

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