The death toll rose to nine and scores of people were missing or trapped in rubble Wednesday after a massive earthquake struck Taiwan − and authorities warned that dangerous aftershocks could rock the ...
Photos of the Devastation After the Earthquake in Taiwan
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning, leaving nine people dead and at least 946 are injured. The earthquake was the largest to hit the island in a quarter ...
Taiwan earthquake: US, other Taipei allies send messages of support as rescue efforts continue
White House says it is monitoring situation in self-ruled island and its potential impact amid recovery efforts in hard-hit eastern Hualien city.
Paper mill’s waste is flowing too fast. $3M city project will curb the toxic stink
A steep pipeline is letting waste flow too fast and splash into the city wastewater facility. That splash is leading to bad smells and harmful air pollution.
How Taipei 101 Stood Strong in Taiwan’s Latest Quake
Taipei 101 is equipped with a 660-metric-ton tuned mass damper (TMD), which is a critical component in reducing the building's movement during typhoons and earthquakes.
How Taiwan’s tallest building survived the earthquake: Taipei 101 has a 660-tonne pendulum that transfers energy into giant shock absorbers – helping the 1,670ft high …
But amid the chaos, eerie footage shows the island's tallest building – the $1.8 billion Taipei 101 skyscraper – gently swaying like a stick in the breeze. Measuring 1,671 feet in height, the building ...
Taiwan hit by powerful earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 hit Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, on Wednesday morning, the Taiwan central weather administration said. The strong quake knocked out power in several parts of ...
People still trapped in rubble as death toll rises in Taiwan earthquake: Live updates
Some buildings collapsed or were left leaning precariously while scores of people were trapped inside the damaged structures.
Earthquake in Taiwan: Photos, videos show destruction from 7.4 magnitude shake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday leaving at least four people dead and more injured. The quake also prompted tsunami warnings.
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Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Kills at Least Nine
The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years killed at least nine people and damaged roads and buildings, including some that partially collapsed, on the island’s east coast. The quake, which ...
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people
Taiwan’s monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2. Parts of the island's electricity grid were also shut down.
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
The region’s mountainous landscape can magnify the ground shaking, leading to landslides. Several such landslides occurred on Taiwan’s eastern coast near the epicenter of Wednesday’s quake near ...
Dozens stuck in Taiwan tunnels after biggest quake in 25 years
At least nine people have died following a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake that struck off the island's east coast.
Taiwan Rocked By Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake
Four are dead and 57 reported injured so far in the most powerful quake to hit the island in a quarter century.
Search for survivors after Taiwan hit by biggest quake in 25 years
At least nine people have died following a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake that struck off the island's east coast.