Two large earthquakes hit western Afghanistan four days apart, killing more than 1,300 people.

Two large earthquakes hit western Afghanistan four days apart, killing more than 1,300 people.

Both quakes struck close to the capital of Herat province, a barren landscape dotted with mud brick homes

Both quakes struck close to the capital of Herat province, a barren landscape dotted with mud brick homes

Afghanistan has been hit by a series of quakes in last 5 days - the worst was when Zindajan district 40km from Herat was most seriously affected

Many survivors are staying outdoors in tents for fear of more aftershocks

Many survivors are staying outdoors in tents for fear of more aftershocks

People in this part of Afghanistan are poor, mostly rely on farming, but much of the livestock were also killed

People in this part of Afghanistan are poor, mostly rely on farming, but much of the livestock were also killed

Villagers' bodies and the  belongings are uncovered in the rubble

 The World Health Organization said women and children make up two-thirds of those killed and wounded, Many with severe injuries.

 Many men were working outside when the quakes struck.

 Many men were working outside when the quakes struck.

Rescue workers are busy in search of victims amid rubble of destroyed houses

Rescue workers are busy in search of victims amid rubble of destroyed houses

The United Nations called it a "disaster on top of a disaster" in a nation still reeling from decades of war.

The United Nations called it a "disaster on top of a disaster" in a nation still reeling from decades of war.

survivors are mourning relatives and friends and many have lost homes and livestock.

survivors are mourning relatives and friends and many have lost homes and livestock.

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