On November 12, 2017, a Mw 7,3 earthquake struck western Iran. A total of 620 people lost their lives and over 12 thousand people were injured. Most affected was the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province, which was 80% destroyed by the quake and had 559 fatalities. Three months after the earthquake, many people are still living in tents and containers.
On November 12, 2017, a Mw 7,3 earthquake struck western Iran. A total of 620 people lost their lives and over 12 thousand people were injured. Most affected was the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province, which was 80% destroyed by the quake and had 559 fatalities. Three months after the earthquake, many people are still living in tents and containers.
Shirin Abedi
Photojournalist | Hannover, Germany | Fotografin aus Hannover