17,480 people died in the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake, leaving dozens of children unaccounted for and families searching for them for 19 years.
Synopsis
17,480 people died in the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake, leaving dozens of children unaccounted for and families searching for them for 19 years.
Synopsis
Families search for their missing children in the aftermath of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake. The disaster, which struck Turkey with a magnitude of 7.4, resulted in 17,480 deaths and left thousands injured. Among the losses were dozens of children who disappeared without a trace. Some families believe these children were kidnapped by organ traffickers or given up for adoption. For 19 years, parents traveled from city to city, holding onto hope of reuniting with their children.
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Why Watch
- Meet families searching for missing children since 1999.
- Find out about the impact of the 1999 Marmara Earthquake.
- See the theories about the fate of disappeared children.
Did You Know
- 17,480 people died in the Marmara Earthquake on August 17, 1999.
- The earthquake lasted for 45 seconds and caused extensive damage.
- Families have searched for their missing children for 19 years.
- Some believe missing children were kidnapped by organ mafias.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake?
17 thousand 480 people lost their lives in the earthquake.
What was the magnitude of the 1999 Marmara Earthquake?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4.
How long did the 1999 Marmara Earthquake last?
The earthquake lasted for 45 seconds.
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