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Shaky Ground: Iran-Iraq Earthquake

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published November 21, 2017 at 2:10 PM PST

The deadliest earthquake of 2017 took place along the Iran-Iraq border earlier this month. Geologist Lori Dengler discusses the tectonics - and politics - of the region.

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Jessica Eden

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