Why the Morocco earthquake was so destructive and deadly | DW News

A powerful earthquake in Morocco has caused death and destruction. More than 2,000 people are now known to have died after the quake struck in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of Marrakech. King Mohammed has called for three days of mourning as rescue attempts continue in the areas badly affected by the 6.8 magnitude quake, the biggest to hit the country in 120 years.