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  Iranian earthquake
A man surveys the earthquake damage in the Iranian city of Bam
1/6 A man surveys the earthquake damage in the Iranian city of Bam
This picture, taken from an aircraft, shows how entire communities were wiped out
2/6 This picture, taken from an aircraft, shows how entire communities were wiped out
Bam used to be famous for its historic fortress...
3/6 Bam used to be famous for its historic fortress...
...but this is all that's left of the once-magnificent structure
4/6 ...but this is all that's left of the once-magnificent structure
A family pick their way through the rubble. They were lucky to survive. Up to 25,000 people died.
5/6 A family pick their way through the rubble. They were lucky to survive. Up to 25,000 people died.
Just days ago, this was a regular street.
6/6 Just days ago, this was a regular street.

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