Earthquakes measuring between 3 and 5 on the Richter scale have rocked six Iranian provinces since 11 PM last night, April 19, stretching into the early hours of today, Saturday. IRNA reports that the largest of these quakes happened at 2:11 AM in the city of Ahl in the central province of Fars. It […]
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Quakes in Northwest Iran Damage Historical Buildings
A number of historical monuments have been damaged after two powerful earthquakes rocked the cities of Ahar and Varzaqan in northwest Iran. According to cultural heritage experts, the roof of Sheikh Shahabeddin Ahari’s tomb, and the Qasem Khan Ahari’s house, a building from the Qajar era, have both sustained 30 percent damage.
Facebook Shows Off Its Good Side In Aftermath Of Iranian Quakes
Back in 2009, at the height of mass protests that followed Iran’s disputed presidential election, Facebook emerged as an important tool for protesters to share news and information. It had such an impact that the authorities even branded Facebook a weapon in a “soft war” against the Islamic republic.
Two quakes in Iran kill 180 and injure 1,500
Two powerful earthquakes killed 180 people and injured about 1,500 in northwest Iran where rescuers frantically combed the rubble of dozens of villages through the night into Sunday.