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The Iran blizzard of February 1972 was the deadliest blizzard in history, as recorded by the Guinness Book of Records. [1] [2] A week-long period of low temperatures and severe winter storms, lasting 3–9 days in February 1972, resulted in the deaths of over 4,000 people. [3]
The following lists events that happened during 1972 in Iran. Incumbents Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Prime Minister: Amir-Abbas Hoveida Events February 9 February – The 1972 Iran blizzard ended after seven days, during which as much as 26 feet of snow buried villages in northwestern, central and southern Iran. An estimated 4,000 people were killed, particularly in the area around Ardakan ...
The 1972 Iran blizzard, which caused 4,000 reported deaths, was the deadliest blizzard in recorded history. Dropping as much as 26 feet (7.9 m) of snow, it completely covered 200 villages. Dropping as much as 26 feet (7.9 m) of snow, it completely covered 200 villages.
A blizzard is defined as a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 kilometres per hour (35 mph) and lasting for three hours or more. The list states blizzards in various countries since 1972.
The 1972 Winter Olympics opened in Sapporo, Japan, with 1,006 athletes from 35 nations marching in the opening ceremony at Makomanai Stadium. Schoolboy Hideki Takada lit the Olympic flame. [7] A blizzard began in Iran that would kill more than 4,000 people over a six-day period. [8]
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