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Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it
A powerful rush-hour earthquake that rocked Taiwan, one of the best-prepared locations in the world for temblors, on Wednesday morning could provide crucial lessons for Southern California.
NBC News1y
Earthquake showed Taiwan was well prepared for a big one — more so than parts of U.S.
The powerful earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday shook an island that was well prepared for a seismic catastrophe — likely more so than some regions of the U.S., several experts said.
CBS News1y
Earthquake in Taiwan blamed for at least 9 deaths as buildings and roads seriously damaged
Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and leaving nine people dead.
Taiwan rattled by quake off east coast, no immediate reports of damage
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the sea off the east coast of Taiwan on Monday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.The quake briefly shook buildings in ...
CNN1y
The Taiwan earthquake is a stark reminder of the risks to the region’s chipmaking industry
The world’s biggest chipmaker is working to resume operations following the massive earthquake that struck Taiwan Wednesday — a welcome sign for makers of products ranging from iPhones and ...
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake in Hualien: Understanding the Main Shock and Aftershocks
The magnitude 5.9 earthquake had a significant impact, with intensity levels of 3 recorded in Yilan County and Nantou County. As of 8:30 p.m., the only aftershock following the main shock was a ...
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters near Hualien County, Taiwan, at 6:53 p.m. on Monday, as reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA) and China Earthquake Networks ...
The Boston Globe1mon
Strong quake shakes Taiwan, though no damage immediately reported
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday morning, setting off alarms in the capital, but no damage was immediately reported. The Central Weather Administration measured the ...
Taipei Times4d
Taiwanese water expert talks about work in post-earthquake Myanmar
Chang has been working in Yangon, Myanmar, since last month as a water hygiene and sanitation coordinator of Médecins Sans ...
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Tourists cancel Japan trips after manga that predicted real earthquake warns of “catastrophe”
A famously ‘prophetic’ manga predicts Japan will undergo a major earthquake in 2025, causing travelers to call off their ...