earthquake preparedness 結果共7筆

Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin commends Taiwan’s disaster management, urging Indonesia to adopt similar strategies and technology for improved disaster response and prevention.

Discover the details of two significant earthquakes striking off Taiwan’s eastern coast, as reported by the Central Weather Administration. Learn about the seismic events’ magnitudes, timing, and unique characteristics, emphasizing their independence from earlier tremors. Explore the geological context provided by experts, highlighting Taiwan’s position at a plate collision point and the implications for its earthquake preparedness.

Explore the ongoing seismic activity in Taiwan, where residents face continuous earthquakes without prior national-level warnings on their phones, unless specific criteria are met. The Central Weather Administration clarifies the conditions for alerts and cautions against misinformation, amidst concerns of more tremors and adverse weather. President Tsai Ing-wen calls for caution, particularly in mountainous regions, and shares crucial safety advice for earthquake preparedness.

Explore how Kuo Kai-wen, ex-head of the Seismological Center, addresses concerns over potential magnitude 7 aftershocks following 200 recent earthquakes, emphasizing preparedness without panic. He recalls past seismic events and reassures that such occurrences are normal, highlighting the unpredictability of earthquakes.

Discover the latest on Hualien County, Taiwan’s most earthquake-prone region, including recent seismic events, research insights, and ongoing efforts to enhance structural reinforcement and disaster recovery planning.

Minister of the Interior Lin Yu-chang said on Wednesday (April 3) that the Hualien railway and highway are currently disrupted, with the earliest expected railway reopening for one-way traffic by early Thursday morning. 

On the 23rd anniversary of the 921 Earthquake in Taiwan, schools conducted earthquake drills to reassess their preparedness in case of emergency.