On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 before dawn, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
City landscape of collapsed houses and building, 28 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
As night falls, residents wander trying to recover what they can from the ruin of the city as the electricity is out, 28 December 2003.On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
Residents search the ruins of their home to recover what can be saved. 04 January 2004. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
A man dust off his car, partially crushed but in running condition. 04 January 2003 .On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, white bed sheets are disposed to be used as shroud for incoming bodies while mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, white bed sheets are cut out to be used as shroud for incoming bodies while mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
Bus garage destroyed, 04 January 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
City landscape of collapsed houses and buildings, 28 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
Some inhabitants start leaving the city in fear of further tremors. 28 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
At the cemetery, white bed sheets are cut out to be used as shroud for incoming bodies while mass grave trenches are excavated in haste with construction equipment to bury thousands of victims. 29 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.
Food, water, blanket and diaper distribution from a truck to the inhabitants living in tents, 31 December 2003. On December 26, 2003 at 05:27 AM local time, a 6.6 Richter magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Iran, killing more than 26,000 in the city of Bam and destroying 85% of buildings.