Before reading the article:

Watch the video above about the deadly earthquake that hit the Iraq-Iran border on Nov. 12. What in the video is most striking to you? What questions do you have?

Have you, or someone you know, ever been in an earthquake? If so, what was it like?

Now, read the article, “Iran-Iraq Earthquake Kills More Than 500,” and answer the following questions:

1. Where was the epicenter of the earthquake? What was its magnitude?

2. How many people died and were injured in the earthquake on the Iraq-Iran border? What is significant about this number?

3. Which city in Iran was hardest hit by the earthquake? How was it and its residents affected?

4. Who was involved in the rescue efforts? How did these groups search for survivors?