Morocco is in northern Africa. On September 8, an earthquake rocked the nation. The ground shook. Buildings crumbled, and rocks fell in landslides. At least 2,497 people died. Days later, emergency crews were still working to help people.
The earthquake had a of 6.8. It was strong. Its was in a area. It was south of Marrakesh, Morocco. People felt the shakes across the country. Villages in the Atlas Mountains had the worst damage. Traditional homes were made with mud bricks. Many of them fell.
Landslides made it hard to reach villages. Some survivors spent days without electricity. People also had to deal with aftershocks. Those are smaller earthquakes that come after a bigger one. Still, emergency workers didn’t give up.
Rescue crews searched for people. Workers put up tents for people with nowhere to stay. Aid groups gave out supplies. People from Britain, Spain, and Qatar traveled to Morocco to help. Other countries offered aid as well.
People found ways to show they care. In Idlib, Syria, an artist painted a picture of support. And in Ireland, pro soccer players thought of Morocco. Teams from Ireland and the Netherlands stood under a screen. The screen said, “We are together with you Morocco.”
Many world leaders were at a meeting in India. Narendra Modi is India’s leader. He spoke about the earthquake. He sent “heartfelt ” to Moroccans. Modi said, “The entire world is with Morocco.”
Updated September 11, 2023, 5:01 P.M. (ET)
By Ashley Morgan
