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 Source of picture: Global Seismic Hazard Mapping Programme http://seismo.ethz.ch/gshap |
Iran is extremely
vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly earthquakes and extreme
climate and weather events such as droughts and floods.
On the Global Seismic Hazard Map, Iran stands out as one of the most earthquake prone countries in the world. Source: UN Flash Appeal, Bam Earthquake of 26 December 2003. Islamic Republic of Iran Relief, Recovery and Immediate Rehabilitation. Available at: http://www.emro.who.int/eha/UN-Flash-Appeal |