Turkish Elections Shadowed by Earthquake Fallout.

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6 hit Turkey on 6 February 2023, affecting 11 cities and 13.5 million people, causing destruction in Syria as well. Due to the AKP government's policies, the earthquakes destroyed an area of 350 square kilometres, becoming a tragedy and social disaster. Official estimates report more than 50,000 fatalities, while some sources suggest the death toll may be three to four times higher. The earthquakes exposed the urgent need for scientific enlightenment and preparation in the face of natural disasters. The country needs to prioritize increasing earthquake-resistant building stocks and appropriate settlement and urban transformation practices.