Search team members look for survivors under the rubble of fallen apartment buildings as a result of an earthquake on August 17 in which approximately 18,000 died.

Survivors from the earthquake which struck Turkey on August 17 who have lost their home or from fear of after shocks sleep directly on the street.

A survivor from the earthquake which struck Turkey on August 17 in which approximately 18,000 people died washes on the street.

A survivor from the earthquake which hit Turkey on August 17 sits amongs his family's belongings on the street.

A standing sculpture surrounded by ruins from an earthquake which hit Turkey on August 17. Approximately 18,000 people died in the catastrophe.

People run for cover during one of the aftershocks from an earthquake which struck Turkey on August 17 in which approximately 18,000 people died.

A crushed car lies under the ruins as a result of an earthquake which struck Turkey on August 17.

Rescue workers carry one of the victims of an earthquake which struck Turkur on August 17. Approximately 18,000 people died in the catastrophe.

A fire started at the oil refinery near the town of Izmit as the result of an earthquake on August 17. This fire burned for four days.