The document discusses natural disaster management in Iran. It notes that Iran is highly prone to various natural disasters, especially earthquakes, due to its location in a seismically active zone. Over 126,000 people have died in Iran from earthquakes since 1900. Disaster management in Iran is led by the Ministry of Interior and includes organizations for research, planning, coordination, and emergency response. However, challenges remain due to rapid urban growth, weak enforcement of building codes, and a lack of funding, which increases earthquake risks particularly in densely populated cities like Tehran.

1. Natural Disaster Management in Iran Arefeh A. Nasri Summer 2008 Survey of Planning Law Principles Policies, Rules, and Regulations

6. Global Seismic Hazard Map

8. Seismic Map of Iran

9. The Major Disastrous Earthquakes in Iran (1990-2005) 1,400 612 6.4 Zarand-Kerman 2005 30,000 35,000 6.5 Bam-Kerman 2003 4,300 261 6.5 Qazvin 2002 4,460 1,560 7.3 Khorasan 1997 2,500 1,200 6.1 Golestan 1997 60,000 40,000 7.7 Gilan 1990 Injuries fatalities Mag. Location Date

16. Faulting Systems Near Tehran