Taiwan earthquakes

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Shaky Ground: Taiwan Rocked by Series of Earthquakes

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Breaking news: Taiwan experiences a wave of earthquakes, including a high schooler-developed viral app and canceled trips due to the tremors!

Taiwan recently faced a cluster of earthquakes, starting with a strong magnitude 6.1 temblor that shook the island republic early Tuesday. The seismic activity caused buildings to collapse, leaving structures swaying and tilting in the aftermath. Fortunately, despite the damage, there were no reported casualties, with residents and officials closely monitoring the situation.

In the midst of the chaos, a bright spot emerged in the form of an earthquake alert app developed by a Taiwanese high school student. The app went viral after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the coast of Hualien, showcasing the innovation and resilience of the younger generation in the face of natural disasters.

As the aftershocks continued, disrupting daily life and causing concern, the Indonesian government reassured that no Indonesian nationals were harmed during the tremors. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, KMT Legislator Fu Kun-chi canceled his trip to China amidst the earthquake turmoil, highlighting the impact of the seismic events on travel plans and political engagements.

In a twist of fate, the earthquakes led to revised data by seismologists, showcasing the unpredictable nature of these natural phenomena. Furthermore, the series of aftershocks underscored the importance of innovative technology, like the high school-developed app, in aiding communities during times of crisis.

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Maps: Earthquakes Shake Eastern Taiwan (The New York Times)

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquakes' reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also ...

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CCTV captures buildings collapsing in Taiwan earthquakes (Salamanca Press)

A cluster of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan early Tuesday, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1, according to the U.S. Geological ...

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A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed ... (The Columbian)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A cluster of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan early Tuesday, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1, according to the ...

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Taiwan hit by dozens of strong aftershocks from deadly quake (Phys.Org)

Taiwan was shaken by dozens of earthquakes overnight and into Tuesday that left buildings swaying and some tilting, with the government saying they were ...

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High schooler-developed earthquake alert app goes viral - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

An earthquake alert app developed by a Taiwanese senior high school student has gone viral following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the coast of Hualien ...

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Taiwan Earthquakes: Govt Ensures No Indonesian Victims ... (English Tempo.co)

The Indonesian government ensured that there have been no Indonesian victims during the series of aftershocks thus far.

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Cluster of earthquakes shake Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 ... (Telegraph India)

There were no reports of casualties in the quakes, although there was further damage to two multi-storey buildings that had been evacuated following a ...

Taiwan KMT legislator cancels trip to China after earthquakes ... (Taiwan News)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) canceled his trip to China following the series of earthquakes that struck Taiwan on ...

Student's quake app wins praise (台北時報)

A high-school student who designed an app that sends earthquake alerts more readily than the Central Weather Administration (CWA) is facing bandwidth issues ...

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