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Revision as of 00:22, 6 December 2011
Iran is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major fault lines[1] that cover at least 90% of the country.[2] As a result, earthquakes in Iran occur often and are destructive.
Geology and history
The Iranian plateau is subject to most types of tectonic activity, including active folding, faulting and volcanic eruptions. It is well known for its long history of disastrous earthquake activity. Not only have these earthquakes killed thousands, but they have also led to waste of valuable natural resources.[3] Since 1900, at least 126,000 fatalities have resulted from earthquakes in Iran.[3]
21st century
20th century
Other
Date | Time | Epicenter | Magnitude | Fatalities | Coordinates | Official title |
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June 7, 1755 | Kashan | Unknown | 40,000 | 33°59′N 51°27′E / 33.983°N 51.450°E | 1755 Kashan earthquake | |
November 18, 1727 | Tabriz | Unknown | 77,000 | 38°5′N 46°17′E / 38.083°N 46.283°E | 1727 Tabriz earthquake | |
March 23, 893 | Ardabil | Unknown | 150,000 | 38°15′N 48°17′E / 38.250°N 48.283°E | 893 Ardabil earthquake | |
December 22, 856 | Damghan | Unknown | 200,000 | 36°10′N 54°21′E / 36.167°N 54.350°E | 856 Damghan earthquake |
See also
- Iranian Earthquake Engineering Association (IEEA)
- International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
- Environmental issues in Iran
- International rankings of Iran
- Geography of Iran
- Health care in Iran
- Construction in Iran
- H.A.A.R.P.[17]
References
- ^ "Help too late, say quake survivors". CNN. June 24, 2002. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
- ^ a b "Preliminary Earthquake Reconnaissance Report on the June 22, 2002 Changureh (Avaj), Iran Earthquake". International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology. 2002-07-19. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
- ^ a b Manuel Berberian. "100 years; 126,000 deaths". The Iranian.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.1 - Western Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.0 - Southern Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ^ "Earthquake Summary Poster". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ^ "Magnitude 6.4 - Central Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.3 - Northern Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.6 - Southeastern Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ^ "Magnitude 6.5 - Western Iran". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 2003. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ^ a b "Today In Earthquake History - March 14". United States Geological Survey. February 18, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Earthquake Information for 1990". USGS. April 22, 2004. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
- ^ "Significant Earthquakes of the World: 1997". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ a b "Earthquake Information for 1990". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
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: Text "December 21, 2004" ignored (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Historic Worldwide Earthquakes". United States Geological Survey. January 29, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Earthquakes with 1,000 or More Deaths since 1900". United States Geological Survey. January 29, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2009.
- ^ http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=116834§ionid=351020104
External links
- Videos
- Iran's seismic activity - PressTV 2011