⚡️A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck Taiwan, causing severe damage and casualties.
🚨Search and rescue operations are underway to save those trapped under collapsed buildings.
🌍Taiwan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to earthquakes.
🏗️Taiwan has extensive earthquake preparedness measures in place, including rigorous building requirements and earthquake drills.
🚧The earthquake has triggered landslides, blocking tunnels and trapping dozens of people.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
—The earthquake was a magnitude 7.4.
Are there any casualties?
—Yes, there have been casualties as a result of the earthquake.
What measures has Taiwan implemented for earthquake preparedness?
—Taiwan has implemented rigorous building requirements, earthquake drills, and earthquake safety notifications through the media and cell phones.
Has there been any infrastructure damage?
—Yes, the earthquake has caused severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.
How is Taiwan coping with the earthquake?
—Search and rescue operations are currently underway to save those trapped under collapsed buildings. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness efforts have helped limit the damage and casualties.
00:04A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, causing severe damage and casualties.
00:09Search and rescue operations are underway to save those trapped under collapsed buildings.
02:35Taiwan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to earthquakes.
06:32Taiwan has implemented rigorous building requirements, earthquake drills, and earthquake safety notifications through the media and cell phones.
07:42The earthquake has triggered landslides, blocking tunnels and trapping dozens of people.
