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2023/04/14
By Prof. Ali Akbar Salehi and Prof. Mehdi Zare
Lessons from recent quakes in Turkey and Syria: the importance of science and technology
The terrible scenes of earthquake damage and the loss of tens of thousands of people in the earthquakes of 6 February 2023 in southern Turkey and northern Syria are a reminder that earthquakes are still the deadliest type of natural disaster in the world.
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2023-04-08 16:54
By Mehdi Zare
The risk of a major earthquake in Lebanon
TEHRAN - After the earthquakes on 6 February 2023, Mw7.8 and Mw7.5 which caused extensive damages in Southern Turkey and northwest Syria, and more than 57000 victims, questions are raised on the possibility of similar events in Lebanon.
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2023-04-02 15:10
By Mehdi Zare
The importance of earthquake insurance
Many people's houses in the city of Khoy, West Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran, and the surrounding villages were destroyed in three earthquakes on 2 October 2022 and 18 and 27 January 2023, with magnitudes of 5.6, 5.6, and 5.9 respectively.
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2023-03-24 11:41
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake in northwest leaves 80 injured
TEHRAN – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit the northwestern city of Khoy on Friday morning, leaving 80 injured so far.
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2023-03-15 15:51
Regional center on earthquake management inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN – The Regional Education and Research Center on Earthquake Risk Management and Resilience for West and Central Asia was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday.
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2023-03-03 16:25
Air rescue drill held in Tehran
TEHRAN – The third air rescue drill was held in Tehran on Thursday with the aim of improving the level of preparedness and coordination during probable earthquakes.
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2023-03-01 21:23
Tehran seeks 'unconditional' lifting of sanctions on quake-hit Syria
TEHRAN – Amir Saeed Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday urged “immediate and unconditional” lifting of Western sanctions against Syria in order to help Syria to deal with the aftermath of the highly devastating earthquake that hit the country early last month.
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2023-02-28 22:43
Iran lauds visit by top Arab legislators to Syria
TEHRAN - A recent trip by Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators to Syria is a positive step toward Islamic solidarity, Iran says, emphasizing that dialogue and regional approaches can solve the woes in the region.
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2023-02-22 20:00
Quake inflicts no harm to historical sites in Fars
TEHRAN –A medium-sized 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck southern province of Fars on Wednesday morning caused no damage to historical sites across the province, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-02-21 22:11
By Payman yazdani
Quake to affect Turkey's domestic policy, economy, Turkish politician says
TEHRAN– Faruk Logoglu says the devastating earthquake will have a lasting impact on the country's economy, adding that the quake also has already impacted the upcoming presidential and parliamentary election.
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2023-02-19 18:19
Mahdavikia to auction off his jersey to help Khoi earthquake victims
TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team winger Mehdi Mahdavikia will auction off his HSV jersey to raise funds for the victims of earthquake in Khoi, northwestern Iran.
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2023-02-18 17:06
Syria grateful for Iran's aids to quake-hit regions
TEHRAN – Syrian Health Minister Hassan Muhammad Al-Ghabash has thanked Iran for providing aid to people affected by the recent devastating earthquake.
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2023-02-15 19:47
Resistance movement prays for quake-hit citizens
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent 32 rescue teams to Syria and Turkey to help the quake-stricken citizens in the two countries. The photo reads “the resistance movement is praying for you”.
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2023-02-14 15:22
Iranian amputee football players laid to rest in Khuzestan
TEHRAN - Three Iranian amputee football players, who have lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey, were laid to rest in their homeland.
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2023-02-13 22:42
By Ali Najafi
Did the U.S. lift sanctions on Syria?
TEHRAN- In true Hollywood style, the U.S. claims it has eased sanctions on Syria, but it didn't and this is not Hollywood. This is a natural disaster with bodies stuck under the rubble.
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2023-02-12 18:10
Iran sends more aid to quake-hit Turkey
TEHRAN - Iran has dispatched two more planes carrying humanitarian aid to quake-stricken Turkey, IRIB reported citing the Turkish TRT website.
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2023-02-12 16:56
By Mehdi Zare, professor at Earthquake Prediction Center, IIEES
Great earthquakes: is Istanbul the next candidate?
Major earthquakes on Monday morning, February 6, 2023, in southern Turkey and northern Syria, caused a lot of casualties and killed thousands of people in the central area.
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2023-02-11 16:45
Khosravi Vafa sends message of condolence to Turkey and Syria Olympics Committees
TEHRAN – Mahmoud Khosravi vafa, head of Iran’s National Olympic Committee, on Saturday sent a message of condolence to his Turkish and Syrian counterparts due to recent earthquake in the countries.
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2023-02-10 02:04
Iran amputee football team players dead in Turkey quake
TEHRAN - Three Iranian amputee football players have lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey.
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2023-02-08 22:48
U.S. sanctions increasing Syria quake deaths
TEHRAN- U.S. sanctions are having a direct impact on a rising death toll from the devastating earthquake in Syria.
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2023-02-08 11:53
Death toll rises above 5,200 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared seven days of national mourning, and Syria has appealed to the United Nations for help following devastating earthquakes that killed more than 5,200 people and toppled buildings across southeast Turkey and northern Syria.
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2023-02-07 22:42
Iran FM vows to help quake-hit Syria, Turkey
TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Foreign Minister of Iran, on Monday reassured his Turkish and Syrian counterparts that Iran will support the two Muslim countries following a horrific earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives.
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2023-02-07 19:46
Iran stretches out humanitarian help to Syrian, Turkish people
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2023-02-06 22:23
Devastating quake hits Turkey and Syria
TEHRAN- By the time closing the newspaper late on Monday, media reported that more than 2,300 people had died and rescuers were racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake ripped through southern Turkey and northern Syria, leaving destruction and debris on each side of the border.
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2023-02-06 22:11
Iran ready to assist quake-hit Turkey, Syria
TEHRAN- Tehran’s top officials announced on Monday that Iran is ready to provide any kind of assistance to areas affected by a huge earthquake that hit both Turkey and Syria on Monday morning.
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2023-01-29 02:44
Strong quake hits northwest Iran at night, kills 3 and injures hundreds
TEHRAN – A strong earthquake with a magnitude 5.9 hit the city of Khoy and surrounding areas in northwestern Iran on Sunday night, leading to the death of at least 3 people and the wounding of hundreds of others.
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2023-01-20 18:12
Quake damages historical monuments in Khoy
TEHRAN – The historical sites across the ancient city of Khoy have been damaged due to an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale that occurred on Wednesday.
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2022-11-29 18:43
Nationwide quake drill held at schools
TEHRAN – The 24th earthquake drill, aiming at preparing for unexpected natural disasters and practicing personal protective actions, was performed at schools across the country on Tuesday.
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2022-11-18 19:30
Quake of magnitude 5 strikes ancient port city, no damage reported
TEHRAN– Initial estimates show no damage to historical sites and monuments in Bandar Kong, an ancient port city in southern Iran, which had been shaken by a 5-magnitude earthquake on Thursday evening.
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2022-10-10 20:31
Quake inflicts $100,000 of damage to historical sites in Khoy
TEHRAN—The historical sites across the ancient city of Khoy have taken some 30 billion rials ($100,000) damages from the last week’s medium-sized earthquake, a local tourism official has said.