On 28 February 1997 , a destructive earthquake hit the Ardabil area . At least 965 people were killed , 2,600 injured , 36,000 homeless , 12,000 houses damaged or destroyed and 160,000 livestock were killed . Severe damage was observed to roads , electrical power lines , communications and water distribution systems around Ardabil
destructive earthquake
1997 Ardabil earthquake
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