Devastating earthquake hits Morocco, claims over 2,000 lives.
A Powerful and Rare Earthquake Strikes Morocco, Leaving Thousands Dead and Injured
A powerful and rare earthquake struck the northern African nation of Morocco late on Friday night, leaving a devastating impact. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.8, hit the western part of the nation, which is located across from Spain just south of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The New York Times reported that this earthquake, which occurred in the High Atlas Mountains close to midnight, was the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in over 120 years. The country is positioned at the juncture of a slow-motion tectonic crash between the African and Eurasian plates, with the plates colliding at a rate of only 4 to 6 millimeters per year. In comparison, the San Andreas Fault shifts approximately 50 millimeters per year.
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the number of fatalities from this incident could be as high as 10,000, making it a truly tragic event.
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Response and Support
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI wasted no time in taking action. He held a meeting where he issued orders directing his government’s response to the tragedy. This included setting up an inter-ministerial commission responsible for deploying a relief program, emergency rehabilitation, and assistance in the reconstruction of destroyed housing in disaster areas.
The Biden administration also expressed their support for Morocco during this difficult time. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. We offer our support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time.”
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. We offer our support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 9, 2023
Multiple nations, including Turkey, which is still recovering from its own devastating earthquake in February, have offered support to Morocco in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Moroccan soccer team star Achraf Hakimi took to social media to request blood donations to help the victims of the earthquake. He wrote, “We are living in difficult times and our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims. Let’s all cooperate and contribute to saving the wounded by donating blood. To God we belong and to him we shall return.”
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