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Earthquake in northern Iran

A strong earthquake (Magnitude 6.3) hit at about 5:10 p.m an area 70 kilometers (45 miles) north of Tehran (U.S. Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Iran). At least 23 people died and dozens were injured, officials report.

Type of Event:Earthquake
Location of Event:Iran
Date of Charter Activation:28/05/2004
Charter Requestor:German Federal Foreign Office
Project Management:DLR

Products

Pre-disaster overview satellite map of the Baladeh region This satellite map displays the region of Baladeh, in Northern Iran (Geographic coordinates: 36° 12' N, 51° 48'E) as imaged by Landsat satellite on July 18, 2000. The region was hit by an earthquake on May 28, 2004 in the afternoon. Because the Landsat image was taken in summer 2000, the map DOES NOT show any earthquake related damage and can only be used as an overview map.

Information about the Product

Acquired: 18/07/2000

Source: Landsat

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