Military rescuers passing demolished houses on the outskirts of Natori, North-Eastern coastline.15.03.2011#882480
A family from Spitak outside a residential building built by Italian architects on the site of a building destroyed by the December 7, 1988 earthquake.06.12.1991#8297373
Aftermath of an earthquake in the South Ossetian Autonomous Area of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic on April 29, 1991, that killed 270 people and left almost 100,000 people without homes.29.04.1991#6607064
Aftermath of an earthquake in the South Ossetian Autonomous Area of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic on April 29, 1991, that killed 270 people and left almost 100,000 people without homes. Evacuation of survivors.29.04.1991#6607058
Aftermath of an earthquake in the South Ossetian Autonomous Area of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic on April 29, 1991, that killed 270 people and left almost 100,000 people without homes. Rescue operation.29.04.1991#6607056
A memorial service for the victims of the Spitak earthquake that happened one year ago, on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia. Bishop Tian conducts a memorial prayers service at the church of the Armenian Cemetery in Moscow.07.12.1989#8175135
Survivors of the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia, one year later.07.12.1989#8174942
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216272
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216271
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988. Temporary shelter for survivors.01.05.1989#8216270
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216269
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216268
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216267
Cleaning up the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988. Children at a playground.01.05.1989#8216266
The list of construction companies involved in the cleanup of the aftermath in Leninakan, Armenian SSR, that was seriously damaged by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.01.05.1989#8216265
Residents in a settlement built by Italian builders on the site of a village destroyed by the earthquake on December 7, 1988. Armenian SSR. Communal cafeteria.01.05.1989#8211052
Children in a settlement built by Italian builders on the site of their village destroyed by the earthquake on December 7, 1988. Armenian SSR.01.05.1989#8211051
Albert Karapetyan, who lost his family, in a new house built by Italian builders on the site of his home destroyed by the earthquake on December 7, 1988. Armenian SSR.01.05.1989#8211048
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Aftermath of an earthquake in Spitak. A horrible magnitude 10 earthquake on December 7, 1988, completely destroyed the city of Spitak and 80% of the second largest Armenian city, Leninakan (now Gyumri). Other cities and towns in northern Armenia were also affected. A destroyed building in Spitak.12.03.1989#6624550
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Aftermath of an earthquake in Spitak. A horrible magnitude 10 earthquake on December 7, 1988, completely destroyed the city of Spitak and 80% of the second largest Armenian city, Leninakan (now Gyumri). Other cities and towns in northern Armenia were also affected. Construction workers from Yaroslavl build foundation for a new residential building in Spitak.12.03.1989#6624549
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Aftermath of an earthquake in Spitak. A horrible magnitude 10 earthquake on December 7, 1988, completely destroyed the city of Spitak and 80% of the second largest Armenian city, Leninakan (now Gyumri). Other cities and towns in northern Armenia were also affected. A temporary hospital doctor R.Timbaryan.12.03.1989#6624548
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Aftermath of an earthquake in Spitak. A horrible magnitude 10 earthquake on December 7, 1988, completely destroyed the city of Spitak and 80% of the second largest Armenian city, Leninakan (now Gyumri). Other cities and towns in northern Armenia were also affected. The cleanup efforts in Spitak continue three months after the earthquake.12.03.1989#6624547
On December 7, 1988, an earthquake hit several northern regions in the Armenian SSR. This photo shows demolished buildings in Leninakan.07.01.1989#8221729
On December 7, 1988, an earthquake hit several northern regions in the Armenian SSR. This photo shows demolished buildings in Leninakan.07.01.1989#8221727
A US delegation visits cities and areas of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic after the earthquake on December 7, 1988. Suren Arutyunyan, First Secretary of the Armenian Communist Party's Central Committee, meets with the delegation.07.01.1989#8198855
A US delegation visits cities and areas of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic after the earthquake on December 7, 1988. Vazgen I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians, Head of the Armenian Apostle Church, greets the delegation.07.01.1989#8198854
A US delegation visits cities and areas of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic after the earthquake on December 7, 1988. A member of the delegation at a hospital in Leninakan.07.01.1989#8198841
The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Relief efforts after the Armenian earthquake in December 1988. French rescue team camp in the city of Spitak.13.12.1988#2979458
The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, the city of Spitak. Aftremath of the earthquake stricken off on December 7, 1988.12.12.1988#2979459
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, collect donations for the people affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6594228
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, collect essentials for the people affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6594227
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, collect essentials for the people affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6594224
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, collect essentials for the people affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6594223
The Committee of Supporters of Peace in Armenia meets in Minsk, Belorussian SSR. Members of the committee discuss assistance to people affected by the Spitak earthquake on December 7, 1988.09.12.1988#6593867
Minsk residents donate essentials for those affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6593866
Minsk residents donate essentials for those affected by the Spitak earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northwestern Armenia.09.12.1988#6593865
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. Humanitarian aid to the Armenian districts stricken by the earthquake. Tents for the residents of Armenia who became homeless after the earthquake on December 7, 1988.09.12.1988#2979461
The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. Relief efforts after the Armenian earthquake in December 1988. Leninakan airport. Arrival of machinery, food stuffs and medications at the devastated area.09.12.1988#2979460
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Residents of Minsk, Belorussian SSR, donate blood for earthquake victims.07.12.1988#6593870
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Spitak residents donate blood for the injured.07.12.1988#6593869
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Evacuating the injured. Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan (now Zvartnots International Airport).07.12.1988#6593868
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Residents of the completely ruined Spitak check lists of survivals.07.12.1988#6593862
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. Cleaning up debris in Leninakan where the earthquake reached the magnitude of 9 points.07.12.1988#6593861
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. Cleaning up debris in Leninakan where the earthquake reached the magnitude of 9 points.07.12.1988#6593860
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Rescue operation in Spitak.07.12.1988#6593859
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Doctors help the injured onboard an emergency helicopter07.12.1988#6593858
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. Cleaning up debris in Leninakan where the earthquake reached the magnitude of 9 points.07.12.1988#6593523
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Spitak was leveled to the ground.07.12.1988#6592273
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Spitak was leveled to the ground.07.12.1988#6592272
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Spitak was leveled to the ground.07.12.1988#6592271
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Evacuating the injured from Spitak.07.12.1988#6592270
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Evacuating the injured from Spitak.07.12.1988#6592269
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. The entire country offered humanitarian aid to Spitak residents. Soviet soldiers distribute bread.07.12.1988#6592268
Aftermath of an earthquake that occurred on December 7, 1988, in northern Armenia. The magnitude in the epicenter exceeded 10 points. Service dogs help find survivals.07.12.1988#6593863
A makeshift camp for people whose housing was damaged during the destructive Kairakkum earthquake that rocked the Tajik SSR on October 15, 1985. Photo: Medical nurse Sati Boldyreva distributes medications among camp residents.16.10.1985#8822140
Georgy Koshlakov, First Deputy Chair of the Council of Ministers (Government) of the Tajik SSR, coordinates cleanup operations following the destructive Kairakkum earthquake that rocked the Tajik SSR on October 15, 1985.16.10.1985#8822139
