Earthquake tremors felt in Iran
Iran Earthquake: Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in Iran. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 4.9 on the Richter scale. The earthquake tremors were felt in Kashmir County of Razavi Khorasan Province. There is news of loss of life and property due to the earthquake, at least 4 people have died while more than 120 people have been injured. After the earthquake, relief and rescue work has been started by the local administration.
Damage to buildings and roads
After the earthquake, about 35 people have been admitted to the hospital. Due to the earthquake, some buildings as well as many roads have been damaged. Earlier in November last year, Iran was shaken by a strong earthquake. At that time the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 7.3. More than 500 people died due to the earthquake while thousands were injured.
There was a huge devastation in 2003
According to the United Nations, on an average 10,000 major and minor earthquakes occur in Iran every year. In 2003, the earthquake in Bam city of Iran caused massive destruction. The earthquake destroyed the city. Hundreds of people died and thousands were injured in this.
Also know this
Let us tell you that earthquakes are placed in different categories according to their intensity. Earthquakes of 2.5 to 5.4 intensity are in the minor category. Earthquakes of 5.5 to 6 intensity are considered mildly dangerous earthquakes, there is a possibility of minor damage in it. If an earthquake of 6 to 7 intensity occurs, then the possibility of damage also increases. Earthquakes of 7 to 7.9 are considered dangerous. Earthquakes of this intensity can cause cracks in buildings or their collapse. All earthquakes with an intensity above this are placed in the extremely dangerous category.
why do earthquakes occur
The earth is situated on tectonic plates. There is liquid lava beneath it. These plates keep floating continuously and sometimes collide with each other. Due to repeated collisions, the corners of the plates sometimes bend and due to excessive pressure these plates start breaking. In such a situation, the energy coming out from below finds a way to come out and after this disturbance an earthquake occurs.
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