When disaster strikes, it is social media to the rescue. When an earthquake hits Turkey, people turn to social media in key moments.


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On Sunday a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Turkey.  At least 240 people have been confirmed dead and over 1,000 have been injured.  As people around the world pray for those affected by the quake, videos of the disaster are rolling into YouTube, giving us a firsthand look at the disaster.


Read More: Scenes From Earthquake In Turkey Hit YouTube [Video]

Google has launched its Person Finder service in Turkey following yesterday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake which has killed at least 217 people and injured a further 350. First launched to assist...

Read More: Following major earthquake, Google launches Person Finder app for Turkey