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65 aftershocks monitored after quake
There were 65 aftershocks monitored by the local agencies after the earthquake that shook Iran.
- WAM
- Published: 00:30 September 12, 2008
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Increased seismic activity in Iran could affect fault zones in UAE
Increased seismic activity in Iran could affect fault zones in UAE
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Quakes mostly minimal in size
Quakes mostly minimal in size
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Officials calm anxious residents
Officials calm anxious residents
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Quake's epicentre located near Qeshm
Quake's epicentre located near Qeshm
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Residents speak of their shock
Residents speak of their shock
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Quake rumours sweep the nation
Quake rumours sweep the nation
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Panic ripples across UAE after quake
Panic ripples across UAE after earthquake shock
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UAE hit by quake tremors
UAE residents report tremors after earthquake hits southern Iran
Dubai: There were 65 aftershocks monitored by the local agencies after the earthquake that shook Iran.
Deputy Director of Dubai Municipality Hussain Bin Naser Lootah said "Four observatory stations has been set up in Hatta, Nazwah, Al Fuquaa and Al Aushush. There have been exchange of date between Dubai and earthquake monitoring stations in Oman and the International monitoring agencies."
The observatory data for Dubai Municipality points to the fact that the earthquake activity in south Iran has started to decrease in terms of the number of quakes.
There are no direct effects or infrastructural damages in Dubai.
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