1990 Northern Iran Earthquake

The following images are from NOAA’s image collection. For further details on each image, click the PDF at the bottom of the page.

Building damaged by ground failure, Iran
Differential settlement, liquefaction, Iran
Destruction of unreinforced masonry buildings, Iran
Collapse of unreinforced masonry buildings, Iran
Roof collapse, Iran
Parapet and roof collapse, Iran
X-cracking in shear walls, Iran
Structural damage to walls, Iran
Damage to unreinforced masonry infill walls, Iran
Damage to building with reinforced infill walls, Iran
Damage due to inadequate cross-bracing, Iran
Tilt of 8-story steel structure, Iran
Damage to building with rod bracing, Iran
Concrete frame construction, Iran
Collapse of mid-rise concrete building, Iran
Total failure of mid-rise concrete building, Iran
Damage to elevated concrete water tank, Iran
Collapse of concrete water tank, Iran
Pier displacement of concrete bridge, Iran
Sefidrud Dam, Iran