Moment huge earthquake strikes captured on cameras across Taiwan

Показать описание

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years has killed nine people and injured at least 900. The moment it started was captured on video across the country.

The quake, given a magnitude of 7.2 by Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency and 7.4 by the US, caused buildings to collapse and landslides

The Guardian on YouTube:

#Taiwan #Earthquake #NaturalDisaster #News

Рекомендации по теме

Комментарии

7.4 is a big earthquake. Impressive how well their infrastructure has held up. Sending best wishes from California to the people of Taiwan for a smooth recovery from this. My heart goes out to those who are still trapped.

le_th_

Maybe I'm pessimistic, but their infrastructure handled this earthquake amazingly well!

tomatomi

Now compare that with Turkey earthquake, anti-earthquake engineering is essential in those dangerous areas and Taiwan seems to have pulled through with relatively minor damages.

Dark_Brandon_

When buildings and structures in general are designed properly, damage from earthquakes are minor. Just think how many lives were saved due to the excellent work of the Taiwanese architects, engineers and builders. However, even if only one life is lost, I consider this as a tragedy. I pray for you guys. Be strong!

papitonick

I am Taiwanese.I am very happy for all the concern you've shown for Taiwan regarding the recent earthquake. Thank you very much.❤❤

ewvqspj

Of the 9 casualties:
8 are outdoor: 4 (3 hikers, one worker) on trail of Taroko National Park, 1 trucker on the road, 1 driver on parking lot, 1 near tunnel, 1 worker by the road, all caused by falling rocks
1 is indoor: for the heavily tilted red building, rescuers initially successfully evacuated all 23 people inside, however, one woman decided to go back in to save her cat. Unfortunately, 15 seconds after she entered, the aftershock came, she was pinned by crumbled structures.

momomomo

my mom is at taiwan to visit my grandma. thankfully they are safe and did not feel anything

urlocalrizzalyn

this could’ve easily been so much worse.

kgraham

Prayers for all in Taiwan. I can't imagine what y'all are going through right now. Aloha from Hawaii

PinayFuzzions

There is a car running away from the smoke @0:15.

Lancelot

My ex landlord goes and stays in Taiwan all the time... He was the 1st friend that I made in New York. We used to perform in magic shows together. I hope he's okay. He is truly a unique awesomely eccentric man who is from Taiwan!

naomitarot

The images are terrifying, but it's amazing how well they have planned and designed the infrastructure for this.

amandacollyer

Sending best wishes from Australia to the people of Taiwan for a smooth recovery from this. My heart goes out to those who are still trapped.

CrazyCoupleDIY

I'm born in America but i'm half chinese/latina. I moved to Taiwan and it's been ten years. I felt little earthquake during those Years. But this was the first strongest earthquake i felt, luckily i'm unharmed. But others ain't so lucky and It's so heartwarming to have support from other countries!! ❤❤❤

jasminethecreator

I'm amazed at how calmly and organised the Taiwanese people filed out of buildings. Yes, the fear on their faces was real, but they stayed calm.
Hopefully, there weren't too many casualties and my condolences to the families who lost loved ones.

lindadejonge