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Taiwan earthquakes

Taiwan earthquakes

Earthquake hits Taiwan, killing thousands of people

Taiwan earthquakes

Taiwan is a place where earthquakes are a common occurrence  because it is located near oceanic tectonic plates. These oceanic tectonic plates, such as the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, are attracted to each other and move. When these plates touch each other or move beneath each other, there is a possibility of an earthquake. These are some of the major things that should be done in Taiwan in case of earthquakeWhat Is Serie A

Pacific Ring of Fire 

Taiwan lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area where earthquakes and volcanic activity occur. This area is located near the oceanic tectonic plates and is a hot area of ​​the earth’s crust

Intersection of Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate 

 The two major oceanic tectonic plates, Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate, lie beneath Taiwan. Due to the attraction and convergence of these two plates, earthquake activity continues to occur

Tectonic Fault Lines 

There are tectonic fault lines in some parts of Taiwan, where the possibility of earthquakes is higher. When these fault lines move, there is a possibility of earthquake

Subduction Zones

  In some places, one oceanic tectonic plate moves beneath another, which is known as subduction. When this dynamic activity occurs, there is a possibility of an earthquake

Urbanization and Infrastructure 

Taiwan’s rapid growth and development has made the effects of earthquakes even more serious. The increased population and infrastructure have increased the damage caused by earthquakes. Due to all these reasons, the number of earthquakes in Taiwan increases and this is a common phenomenon seen in this region. Therefore, the people of Taiwan attach great importance to land preparation and protection

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