Perspective

Update: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey early Monday killed more than 1,800 people across the country and in neighboring Syria, officials said, as rescuers searched flattened buildings in frigid weather for survivors. https://t.co/C80nNCpgJK

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 6, 2023

If you need a single picture to put that in perspective:

2,200 years old Gazintap Castle destroyed by the earthquake in Turkey.

Before vs Now. pic.twitter.com/vAtIWhmlsA

— Xavi Ruiz (@xruiztru) February 6, 2023

2200 years it stood. Imagine what modern buildings look like. Imagine the destruction of even this fortress couldn't stand a moment longer.