Morocco reels after hardest quake in 120 years, death toll crosses 1000
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Videos and pictures shared on social media showed mountains of rubble and dust clouds as walls gave way to the earthquake's intensity. In other posts, frightened locals could be seen fleeing into the street and out of nearby buildings in search of safety.
Several countries have since reached out to offer support and aid flights and supplies remain on stand by in case of a request from Morocco. Even Algeria which cut ties and closed borders with its neighbour two years ago has voiced support and said it will open air space to aid flights.
According to an Al Jazeera report, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Department has placed two hundred and sixty-five members of medical, relief, and search and rescue agencies on alert. It has also allocated a thousand tents for transportation to Morocco if they receive a request from the authorities in Rabat.
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