Tag: Turkey

Sink holes from over-watering farmers’ fields

Sinkholes are rapidly appearing in Turkey’s central Anatolian farming region, particularly around Konya and Karapınar. These giant gaping holes in the ground in areas of farmland, known locally as obruk, are not random geological events. They are linked to prolonged drought, climate-driven heat stress, and heavy groundwater extraction for agriculture in one of the country’s most important breadbaskets.

Arap Koftesi burgul balls in a garlicky yogurt sauce

This bit of Turkish home cuisine is called Arap Koftesi, and I discovered it in Özlem's Turkish Table. We can call them burgul balls.

Americans probe the alleged biblical ark on Mount Ararat in new study

The Durupınar formation's dimensions strikingly mirror the biblical description of Noah's Ark, as detailed in Genesis 6:15. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys have revealed internal features, including rectangular shapes and what appears to be a central chamber, located approximately 22 feet beneath the surface. These findings suggest the possibility of man-made structures within the formation.

Make Lahmacun, crispy Turkish flatbreads with meat

Lahmacun, or lahmajoun are fun to eat folded over and out of hand, as a snack or finger food. If you prefer to make bigger pastries, they also make a satisfying meal.

Earthquake data can predict war

Seismic meters used to detect upcoming earthquakes may be used in the Art of War

Why Turkey earthquakes don’t hit Israel? It’s the Dead Sea Fault

The researchers add that the meeting area between the Dead Sea and East Anatolian Faults may be considered a natural laboratory for studying the processes in which tectonic junctions are formed between plate boundaries.

Turkey’s deadly sinkholes threaten agriculture and peoples’ lives

Turkey's overuse of aquifers is causing a strain on the land and deadly sinkholes threaten farms and lives.

Turkey’s 4 million dog cull begins

Turkey has started culling 4 million stray dogs, throwing them out in plastic bags.

Foster + Partners plan to rebuild Turkey earthquake devastation

Antakya was destroyed in an earthquake. Foster + Partners offers a sustainable future for the ancient Turkish city built originally by the Greeks.

Turkey has approved the culling of millions of dogs

Turkey has approved a law to cull its estimated 4 million stray dogs.

Chinese EV company BYD invests $1 billion to open car plant in Turkey

China makes a $1 billion deal with Turkey to build EVs in Turkey circumventing EU tariffs imposed on Chinese electric cars.

China is building nuclear power plants in Turkey

"While countries like Germany have decommissioned the last of their nuclear reactors Communist and autocratic regimes are just getting started."