This Photo Does Not Show Recent Cracks in the Atatürk Dam
The Claim
A photo shows cracks in the Atatürk Dam following the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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Social media users recently circulated a photo that allegedly shows cracks in the Atatürk Dam, Turkey after the recent Turkey-Syria earthquake.
“Cracks in the #AtaturkDam, #Turkey, caused by several major quakes. This could cause catastrophic flooding if it gives,” a Twitter user wrote.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The image is from Syria.
The Image of the Cracked Damn Was Taken in Syria
According to Syrian Television, the picture shows a recent crack in Midanki Dam in Afrin region due to the devastating earthquake.
Other local news outlets have also published the image confirming it was taken in Syria.
TV reports from the Midanki Dam, Afrin, were also posted online featuring the damage.
The Recent Turkey-Syria Earthquake
On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, leaving more than 33.000 people dead and thousands wounded. The disaster was reportedly considered one of the strongest earthquakes to have struck the region during the last century.
However, no official reports confirmed the alleged cracks in the Atatürk Dam caused by the recent earthquake.
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