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Title: Istanbul Residents Live in Fear of Major Earthquake

Title: Istanbul Residents Live in Fear of Major Earthquake

According to "Agence France-Presse," "Istanbul residents live in fear of a major earthquake," following the earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, which resulted in more than 48,000 deaths and left entire areas in ruins. Additionally, over 140,000 people contacted the Istanbul Municipality to have their buildings inspected. Fifty teams of engineers are touring the city, examining the quality of concrete and the diameter of construction rods. If they determine that the risk is "very high," a decision may be made to demolish the building.

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