Earthquake

2024 - 4 - 5

Shaking News: Taiwan Earthquake and New York City Quake Rock Residents

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Find out how earthquakes in Taiwan and New York City left residents shaken and stranded!

In recent seismic events, over 600 people are still stranded in Taiwan days after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the region, leading to tragic consequences such as landslides and rockfalls. The search for missing individuals continues, highlighting the challenges faced during natural disasters. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a rare earthquake jolted New York City with a 4.8 magnitude tremor, surprising locals. Despite the quake covering a significant area, New Yorkers remained mostly unshaken, showcasing resilience in the face of unexpected geological events.

The earthquake in Taiwan recalled memories of past devastation, but the island's two-decade preparation efforts proved effective in minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage. The aftermath of the disaster saw emergency crews facing threats of aftershocks, halting demolition operations due to safety concerns. As the search for victims continues, the resilience of the affected communities shines through, emphasizing the importance of readiness and response in earthquake-prone regions.

From New York City to Taiwan, the impact of earthquakes reverberates across different continents, underlining the unpredictability and force of nature. The seismic activity in these regions serves as a reminder of the earth's volatile nature and the need for constant preparedness. As residents recover from the recent events, the resilience and solidarity displayed in the face of adversity stand as a testament to human strength and determination.

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Taiwan earthquake: over 600 people remain stranded days after ... (The Guardian)

'I kept praying and praying', says rescued woman as search for four people missing from hiking trail set to resume following Wednesday's quake.

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New Yorkers mostly unshaken by rare earthquake (BBC News)

It was business as usual in Lower Manhattan after a 4.8 magnitude quake rattled the region. On Friday morning, New Yorkers were all asking each other the ...

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Why the East Coast Earthquake Covered So Much Ground (WIRED)

Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt.

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Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast ... (CBS News)

People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 ...

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Waking Up to a New York City Earthquake (The New Yorker)

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Earthquake aftershocks halt the demolition of a leaning building in ... (ABC News)

Death toll rises to 13. The demolition of a building that is leaning precariously after an earthquake in Taiwan has been halted because of aftershocks that made ...

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Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides and rockfalls ... (The Irish Times)

Searchers discovered two more bodies after Wednesday's quake of magnitude 7.2 struck the sparsely populated, rural county of Hualien.

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Taiwan earthquake: How the island's two-decade preparation saved it (BBC News)

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Taiwan earthquake: More than 600 people still stranded 3 days after ... (The Associated Press)

Hundreds of aftershocks have struck the area since the Wednesday morning quake off Taiwan's east coast, including a magnitude-5.2 earthquake shortly before noon ...

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Taiwan earthquake: More than 600 people still stranded days after ... (The Irish Times)

Emergency crews are working to recover two bodies buried under boulders on a hiking trail, three days on from Taiwan's biggest tremor in 25 years. Four more ...

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Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises ... (CNN)

More than 600 people remain stranded and are still awaiting rescue in Taiwan since a 7.4 magnitude tremor earthquake struck on Wednesday, the Taiwan's ...

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Is it just me, or was that an earthquake? (TechCrunch)

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Earthquake aftershocks halt demolition of leaning building in Taiwan (BreakingNews.ie)

Hundreds of aftershocks have struck the area since Wednesday's quake off Taiwan's east coast, including a magnitude-5.2 earthquake on Saturday.

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Earthquake, Statue of Liberty lightning strike, and the solar eclipse ... (nj.com)

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