On Feb. 6, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck a southern part of Turkey and parts of Syria. In many highly populated areas, this triggered what is known as a pancake collapse. In the case of Turkey, the floors of the building fell on top of each other, crushing the contents of the floor. As of Feb. 17, the death toll is nearing 44,000 and is expected to rise significantly in the coming months, as rescuers continue to find remains.