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Iran has once again come into the news after the helicopter crash of Iranian President Ibrahim. Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in Iran. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 4.9 on the Richter scale. Earthquake tremors were felt in Kashmir County of Razavi Khorasan Province. There are also reports of loss of life and property due to the earthquake, at least four people died, while more than 120 people were injured. After the earthquake, relief and rescue operations have been started by the local administration.
Extensive damage to buildings and roads
After the earthquake, about 35 people have been admitted to the hospital. Due to the earthquake, some buildings and many roads have also been damaged. Earlier in November last year, a severe earthquake had also occurred in Iran. Then the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 7.3. More than 500 people died in the earthquake while thousands were injured.
There was a huge devastation in the year 2003
According to the United Nations, an average of 10,000 earthquakes occur every year in Iran. In 2003, an earthquake in the Iranian city of Bam caused massive destruction. Then another earthquake destroyed the city. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands were injured.
Know this also
Let us tell you that earthquakes are placed in different categories based on the intensity. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 to 5.4 fall in the secondary category. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.5 to 6 are considered mild danger earthquakes, in which there is a possibility of minor damage. If an earthquake of 6 to 7 intensity occurs, then the possibility of damage also increases. Earthquakes of 7 to 7.9 intensity are considered dangerous. Earthquakes of this intensity can cause cracks or collapse of buildings. All earthquakes with an intensity higher than 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, energy from below finds its way and after this disturbance, an earthquake occurs.