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At the risk of sounding ignorant, why is the death toll so huge? Poor building standards? I don’t know much about Turkey. Edit: I appreciate all the helpful responses!
Unfortunately they will be looking at 20,000 if not significantly more. >

Yeah we are only a little over 36 hours from the start of the earthquake. Death toll usually spikes after the 72 hours mark. >

Winter temperatures as well are making this extra terrible :( >

Yeah this is going to be really bad. I've heard its pretty wet in the region currently as well.