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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Taiwan?
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Taiwan?
- 7.4 (correct)
- 6.4
- 8.4
- 5.4
How long has it been since Taiwan experienced an earthquake of similar strength?
How long has it been since Taiwan experienced an earthquake of similar strength?
- 5 years
- 25 years (correct)
- 15 years
- 10 years
What was the initial sensation of shaking during the earthquake?
What was the initial sensation of shaking during the earthquake?
- Side-to-side
- Circular
- Up and down (correct)
- Diagonal
Where was the earthquake felt far away from the epicenter?
Where was the earthquake felt far away from the epicenter?
In which city did a building tilt to a 45-degree angle?
In which city did a building tilt to a 45-degree angle?
What natural events occurred in mountainous regions due to the earthquake?
What natural events occurred in mountainous regions due to the earthquake?
What impact did the earthquake have on traffic?
What impact did the earthquake have on traffic?
What secondary effect of the earthquake was observed in Japan?
What secondary effect of the earthquake was observed in Japan?
How high were the tsunami waves that hit the coast of Japan?
How high were the tsunami waves that hit the coast of Japan?
Where else was the earthquake noticeable besides Taiwan and Japan?
Where else was the earthquake noticeable besides Taiwan and Japan?
During what time of day did the earthquake strike Taiwan?
During what time of day did the earthquake strike Taiwan?
What did people in offices do during the shaking?
What did people in offices do during the shaking?
How many buildings collapsed in Hualien due to the earthquake?
How many buildings collapsed in Hualien due to the earthquake?
What service was disrupted by the earthquake in Taiwan?
What service was disrupted by the earthquake in Taiwan?
Did the tsunami waves cause damage in Japan?
Did the tsunami waves cause damage in Japan?
Flashcards
Earthquake
Earthquake
A natural disaster caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves.
Epicenter
Epicenter
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Tsunami
Tsunami
A series of ocean waves caused by large-scale disturbances, such as underwater earthquakes.
Magnitude
Magnitude
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Building Collapse
Building Collapse
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Landslide
Landslide
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Traffic Disruption
Traffic Disruption
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Study Notes
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush, disrupting train service.
- The earthquake was the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
- Initial shaking felt up and down, followed by strong side-to-side shaking.
- Shaking was felt as far away as Taipei, which is 6 hours from the epicenter of the earthquake.
- People in offices held onto doors as items fell.
- In Hualien, a building tilted to a 45-degree angle.
- At least 26 buildings collapsed in Hualien
- Rock slides occurred in mountainous regions and traffic was severely impacted due to landslides and debris.
- Small tsunami waves, about 1 foot high, hit the coast of Japan but caused no damage.
- The earthquake was also noticeable along China's coast.
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