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As tensions with China rise, Taiwan is staging its latest round of large urban resilience and war game exercises, designed to prepare its civilians for war.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 44 miles south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off ...
Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, uses a fascinating piece of engineering called a tuned mass damper—a giant, 660-ton steel pendulum that plays a crucial role in keeping ...
The strong quake rocked Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the city. Taipower, the state-owned electricity operator, said more than 87,000 homes in Taiwan were still without power.
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Taiwan is one of the most seismically active places in the world, and one of the most advanced when it comes to earthquake readiness.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.
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A video of an earthquake filmed in Taipei, Taiwan in April 2024, has been shared with the false caption that it shows the earthquake that hit California on Dec. 5.