Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
Thursday, 4 April 2024 A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan on a bustling Wednesday morning, marking the island's strongest seismic event in 25 years. While it caused significant disturbance, including over 1,000 injuries and nine fatalities, the capital city of Taipei experienced minimal damage. Rescue operations focused on locating missing individuals, including 42 hotel workers en route to Taroko Gorge National Park.
Taiwan Hit With Strongest Earthquake , in 25 Years.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked
Taiwan early on April 3, AP reports.
Nine people have been confirmed dead so far.
Over 900 others have been injured.
Dozens of people are
trapped in buildings and quarries. .
The massive quake prompted...
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