Earthquake Tragedy on Rhodes: 14-Year-Old Girl Dies – Island Residents and Tourists in Panic!

In the middle of the night, when most tourists and residents were asleep, the quake struck. Reports speak of a strong tremor with a magnitude of over 6. People ran panic-stricken into the open, seeking shelter on streets and squares. The uncertainty and fear were palpable as buildings shook and objects fell to the ground. On Rhodes and other islands, hotels and apartments were evacuated because no one knew what would happen next.

The Sad Toll

While many on Rhodes escaped with a fright, there were unfortunately also tragic news. Near the island, a 14-year-old girl was killed in the earthquake. It is an unimaginable loss that deeply affects the entire region. Besides this fatality, numerous people were also injured, with the exact number likely being at least 69. According to reports, most of the injured were in Turkey, where the quake also had severe impacts.

Why the Earth Shakes Here

The Aegean is seismically very active because several tectonic plates meet and shift here. Such tensions repeatedly discharge in earthquakes. This is unfortunately not uncommon in this region, but it explains the cause of such massive natural events that can abruptly turn people's lives upside down.

The Aftermath

After the main quake, there were further, weaker aftershocks that further strained people's nerves. Rescue teams were immediately deployed to help and assess the damage. On the islands and in the coastal regions, cleanup efforts began and people slowly tried to return to normality, even though the shock runs deep.

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