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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?
- 7.7
- 8.0
- 7.4 (correct)
- 7.1
How many people were reportedly killed as a result of the April 3 earthquake?
How many people were reportedly killed as a result of the April 3 earthquake?
- 13 (correct)
- 200
- 6
- 2400
Which city is closest to the epicenter of the earthquake?
Which city is closest to the epicenter of the earthquake?
- Hualien (correct)
- Hong Kong
- Taipei
- Shanghai
What measures contributed to the low fatality rate during the April 3 earthquake?
What measures contributed to the low fatality rate during the April 3 earthquake?
How many buildings were reported as destroyed or damaged in Hualien due to the earthquake?
How many buildings were reported as destroyed or damaged in Hualien due to the earthquake?
What was one major factor that allowed most buildings to remain standing during the earthquake?
What was one major factor that allowed most buildings to remain standing during the earthquake?
What event from the past was mentioned as a comparison to the April 3 earthquake's impacts?
What event from the past was mentioned as a comparison to the April 3 earthquake's impacts?
What response is indicated as part of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness strategy?
What response is indicated as part of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness strategy?
Flashcards
Earthquake
Earthquake
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Magnitude
Magnitude
A measure of the strength of an earthquake.
Epicenter
Epicenter
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Aftershocks
Aftershocks
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Seismic Sensors
Seismic Sensors
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Earthquake Drills
Earthquake Drills
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Strict Building Codes
Strict Building Codes
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Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
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Study Notes
Earthquake in Taiwan (April 3, 2024)
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on April 3, 2024
- Epicenter was 11 miles south of Hualien
- The most powerful quake in 25 years
- Felt across Taiwan, and as far away as Hong Kong and Shanghai
- Significant damage to buildings in Hualien, especially landslides
- 13 fatalities, over 1000 injuries
- Rescuers still searching for 6 missing people
Impact and Casualties
- Compared to the 1999 earthquake (7.7 magnitude), fatalities and injuries were significantly lower
- The 1999 quake resulted in 2,400 fatalities and 11,000 injuries
- This sharp reduction is attributed to preemptive measures implemented since 1999
Mitigation and Preparedness
- Sensors monitor seismic activity, providing advance phone alerts to residents
- Annual earthquake drills prepare residents for response
- Strict building codes in Taiwan withstand shaking, preventing collapses
- Most fatalities were from landslides, not building collapses
- Life in Hualien returned to normal relatively quickly, after the quake with many businesses reopening
Geographic Context
- Taiwan's location on the "Ring of Fire" makes earthquake activity frequent
- The Ring of Fire is a 24,854 mile (40,000 km) horseshoe-shaped area
- It's an active region on the edge of the Pacific plate
- Over 90 percent of the world's earthquakes and 75 percent of volcanoes are located here.
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