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What was the primary cause of fatalities during the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan?
What was the primary cause of fatalities during the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan?
Which factor contributed significantly to Taiwan's ability to reduce the death and injury toll during the earthquake?
Which factor contributed significantly to Taiwan's ability to reduce the death and injury toll during the earthquake?
What event occurred on April 3, 2024, near Hualien, Taiwan?
What event occurred on April 3, 2024, near Hualien, Taiwan?
What is the significance of Taiwan's location in relation to earthquake activity?
What is the significance of Taiwan's location in relation to earthquake activity?
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How many people were reported to have been injured in the earthquake?
How many people were reported to have been injured in the earthquake?
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What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire where Taiwan is located?
What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire where Taiwan is located?
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Which nearby locations felt the earthquake apart from Taiwan?
Which nearby locations felt the earthquake apart from Taiwan?
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What aspect of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is considered among the most advanced in the world?
What aspect of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is considered among the most advanced in the world?
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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024?
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024?
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What was the reported status of the individuals believed buried in rubble after the earthquake?
What was the reported status of the individuals believed buried in rubble after the earthquake?
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Study Notes
Earthquake in Taiwan
- A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, with a magnitude of 7.4.
- The epicenter was located 11 miles south of Hualien on Taiwan's east coast.
- It was the most powerful earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
- The earthquake was felt across Taiwan and as far away as Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.
- The earthquake caused significant damage, including over 1,000 injuries, at least 13 fatalities, and potentially 6 people buried in rubble.
Taiwan's Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan's preparedness for earthquakes played a significant role in limiting casualties compared to the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan, which had a magnitude of 7.7 and resulted in 2,400 deaths and over 11,000 injuries.
- Preemptive measures, such as seismic sensors that alert at-risk residents, and annual earthquake drills, contribute to the lower death toll.
- Strict building codes in Taiwan helped structures withstand the earthquake and its aftershocks, allowing residents to escape unharmed.
- Landslides near mountain areas were the primary cause of fatalities in the April 2024 earthquake.
Taiwan's Location and Earthquake Frequency
- Taiwan is located along the "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped area on the edge of the Pacific plate, which makes it prone to earthquakes.
- The Ring of Fire is where 90% of the world's earthquakes and 75% of volcanic eruptions occur.
- Taiwan is also situated on an active tectonic plate boundary, where the Pacific Plate, the largest and most active of the Earth's nine tectonic plates, meets the Eurasian Plate.
Aftermath
- Life in Hualien, Taiwan returned to normalcy within days of the earthquake, with many businesses reopening.
- Officials credit Taiwan's earthquake preparedness as one of the most advanced in the world, citing factors like strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns.
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